True Colours (2022)

S01E16 Everglades River of Grass

In Pahayokee, nestled within Everglade National Park in Florida, expansive sawgrass prairies stretch endlessly, occasionally interrupted by cypress trees. However, beneath this seemingly tranquil landscape flows a wide river, moving at over a mile per hour—Marjorie Stoneham Douglas' renowned "River of Grass." This particular Pahayokee platform is a favorite spot for many. To gain insight into the hidden aquatic life, we lower a camera underwater, revealing the vibrant activities of mosquito fish and the lush mat-like algae known as periphyton. As the weather shifts, insects navigate the sharp blades of grass.