Written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Tomas Koeck, the Ocean State: Rhode Island's Wild Coast docuseries is a love letter to Rhode Island. An often overlooked and underestimated coastal region, Rhode Island, also known as the "Ocean State", is teeming with life below the surface and now you'll have a chance to dive into it with the second installment of the series on June 15, 2026.
"From seals to wintering waterfowl to whales, winter in New England is not as quiet as you think. Follow the rescue and research teams in Southern New England as they work hard to save animals in peril during this trying season."
Ocean State: Rhode Island's Wild Coast docuseries is written and directed by Tomas Koeck, produced by Silent Fight Studios, Ocean State Media, and The Nature Conservancy.
What to Expect From Episode Two
Episode two, "Tides of Change", will explore fall and winter in this coastal northeastern region of the United States. From humpback whales to striped bass, and many other organisms, viewers will get a closer look at not just the flora and fauna of the Ocean State, but, importantly, the people who are on the front lines of conservation work. Writer and director Tomas shares, "I'm proud of the amazing conservation organizations that we featured - groups including the Center for Coastal Studies, the Mystic Aquarium, and others."
This episode shines a light on frontline conservationists like Kristy from Center for Coastal Studies © Tomas Koeck
How to Watch
Episode two will be available for streaming on June 15, 2026. Stream Ocean State: Rhode Island's Wild Coast on PBS.org, PBS Passport, or the PBS app.
More to Come
Stay tuned for the rest of this four-part series, episodes will air seasonally through 2027. While you wait, catch up on the first episode "Secrets of the Seagrass" on PBS.
Additional Viewing
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The Power of Underwater Photography for Ocean Conservation
Diving into Conservation: The Importance of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
Tomas Koeck is an award-winning filmmaker, Canon USA-backed photographer, board member for the Connecticut Audubon Society, and expeditionist. In simpler terms, he’s a storyteller, an environmentalist and, most importantly, an optimist. He has been on assignment for National Geographic, PBS Nature, the Smithsonian Channel and others covering a wide variety of natural history topics and seeks to spread awareness on important environmental issues. Learn more about Tomas' other film Keepers of the Blue with Audubon Florida. You can follow more of Tomas' work on his website, YouTube, and Instagram @tomaskoeck. Learn more...
