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Barbuda Blessing

Barbuda Blessing

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

Pink sand beach conservation officer Miriam protects Barbuda's treasures, but when marine biologist Cole washes ashore after a storm, she discovers some treasures wash in with the tide.

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Jbeil Fisherman's Daughter | بنت صياد جبيل

Jbeil Fisherman's Daughter | بنت صياد جبيل

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

She's the last woman who fishes the traditional way in Jbeil. He's the marine conservationist fighting industrial fishing. On ancient waters, they catch more than fish. 'Inti el sayde el kbiri' (أنتِ الصيدة الكبيرة).

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Naama Nights

Naama Nights

Yasmina Khadra2 min read

Zineb tracks gazelles in Naama's protected steppes. When wildlife biologist Johan arrives studying endangered species, she shows him tracking that science can't teach. 'El athar tehki' (الآثار تحكي) - Tracks speak.

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Red Sea Romance

Red Sea Romance

Layla Al-Rashid3 min read

Marine biologist Farah protects coral reefs near Jeddah. When developer's son Tariq arrives to assess building sites, she teaches him what's worth preserving. 'Al bahr aghla min ay mabna' (البحر أغلى من أي مبنى) - The sea is more precious than any building.

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Tissemsilt Twilight

Tissemsilt Twilight

Yasmina Khadra2 min read

Meriem guards the cedar forests of Tissemsilt. When ecologist Mikhail arrives studying endangered trees, she teaches him that forests think in centuries. 'El ghaba tetdhakker' (الغابة تتذكّر) - The forest remembers.

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The Last Ibex | آخِرُ الوُعُولِ

The Last Ibex | آخِرُ الوُعُولِ

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

A hunter becomes the protector of the last Arabian ibex in the mountains

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