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Video: Students get their feet wet with environmental fieldwork

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Environmental fieldwork can be unpredictable. It can also be a lot of fun.

A few weeks ago, we told you the story of UCLA Senior Practicum students who braved wind, high surf and chilly waters to protect marine life. El Niño tossed them a curveball, but they adjusted their research plans and now hope to shed light on how climate issues affect biodiversity. Using footage provided by the students, we compiled a short video of their adventures: