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Puerto Rico at sunset, as Pew manager Leda Dunmire and a PBS production crew fly in.

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University of Puerto Rico scientists Michael Nemeth (left) and Michelle SchÃ¤rer explain their planned travel route to âThis American Landâ producer Gary Strieker and videographer Roger Herr.

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University of Puerto Rico doctoral student Evan Tuohy (left) and scientist Michael Nemeth prepare dive equipment.

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BoquerÃ³n, Puerto Rico, serves as our port.

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The author (foreground) and scientist Michael Nemeth suit up for the dive.

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The author adjusts to the water before heading to the bottom.

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A humpback whale surprises the team with a visit.

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The author, elated after a close encounter with a humpback.

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Fisherman Edwin âPaucoâ Fant is interviewed by the author for âThis American Land.â

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