‘Reefs to Rainforests: The Great Expedition’

SAN FRANCISCO—ABC7 KGO-TV will take viewers on an expedition to the Philippines for a breath-taking look at one of the world’s richest and endangered biological hotspots, where Bay Area scientists and others believe they have found more than 300 new species. “Reefs to Rainforests: The Great Expedition” airs Saturday, October 22 at 10 p.m.

Accompanying the California Academy of Sciences on its largest expedition ever, ABC7 follows researchers as they hike through tropical rainforests, dive in coral reefs and trawl the ocean in and around the Philippines in search of new species and their habitats. ABC7’s Dan Ashley hosts the one-hour telecast from the Academy, where viewers will also see how aquarium biologists maintain environmentally sustainable exhibits, including a living model of a Philippine coral reef.

“This primetime special exemplifies the longstanding commitment of our ABC7 news team to follow ground-breaking developments and discoveries, whether they’re occurring across the globe in the Philippines or close to home at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park,” said William Burton, ABC7 president and general manager.

Kevin Keeshan, ABC7 news director, added: “The extraordinary work by the California Academy of Sciences here and abroad is expanding the boundaries of scientific research. ‘Reefs to Rainforests: The Great Expedition’ is a unique opportunity for ABC7 viewers to witness the beauty and challenges of one of our planet’s most spectacular ecosystems.”