Expedition New England Shows

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The Time Is Now For Long Island Sound

In this episode, with guidance from of Save the Sound, Scott makes an urgent call for everyone
to protect Long Island Sound from the proposed Liquefied Nature Gas facility. He takes you on
a journey into the past where he grew up in southern Connecticut along the shores of East Haven
and Branford. In addition, he flashes back to a spectacular night scuba diving adventure with
Chris Pimley off the coast of Weekapaug Point Rhode Island where they encountered swarms
of sea life.

Arcadia On The Brain

Whoever said getting there is half the fun? They never met Scott Tucker, a neurotic naturalist who would rather stay home and film Carpenter Ants dismembering a Bald Faced Hornet larvae than go on family adventure to Acadia National Park in August of 2007. In spite of this, Scott heads north with trusted SCUBA diving partner Chris Pimley and experiences the most spectacular shore diving of the year. They encounter hundreds of bazaar sea cucumbers, giant mussels and a lone Lump fish hiding in the kelp. To break things up Scott flashes back to a May '07 visit with wildlife rehabilitator Dawn Sotir who gives the Expedition New England team ( including special guest Taylor Tucker) a lesson in raccoon day care. Finally, Daphne earns her junior ranger certification with the help of Acadia's awesome park rangers.

Where Have All The Blue Sharks Gone?

Two years since the last trip with Captain Charlie Donilon, Scott leads a team of divers off the coast
of Rhode Island back for another chance to encounter Blue Sharks in the open ocean. But after years of over fishing and increased pressure by Asian markets to harvest these animals for shark fin soup, will they even see a shark? In addition, Scott goes undercover to Chinatown NYC where he confirms the most horrible nightmare. "The shark fin soup trade is flourishing in the US" Can we unite and stop the senseless slaughter or will this critically important apex preditor be wiped off the face of earth? Finally, Marine Science Educator Ian Gibson gives us insight to the plight of the sharks on the planet and warms of sad ending if we don't change fast.

Ants On The March

Ants make a vast majority of animal matter in New England but the only time you hear about them is when they've become a household pest. In this episode, Scott, Ava, Daphne and Race lead you on a journey through Higganum, Connecticut where they actually seek out a super organism of Alleghany Mound Ants living nearby. In addition, they also gather a sample of ants living in their own backyard and take them to Gale Ridge of the Connecticut Agriculture Experiment Station in New Haven, Connecticut for positive identification. You won't believe what they discover.

Searching For Seals

Scott and his family take you on a spectacular helicopter ride over Faulkner's Island and Plum Island
where they get a bird's eye view of over 60 Harbor seals hauled out on March 30, 2007. Scott leads a group of 35 naturalists on a seal cruise from the Thimble Islands in Branford, Connecticut where they
also encounter another 20 seals hauled out at Goose Island. Then, to round out the show, Scott's
wife Ava and daughter Daphne Tucker lead their Brownie Troop to Hammonasset State Park
in Madison, CT where the whole troop combs the beach for garbage while earning a clean up badge. Finally, as a complete surprise bonus, Scott Tucker & Scuba diving partner regular Chris Pimley
head to Rhode Island on May 17, 2007 to capture footage of the unprecedented release of
14 Harp seals and 1 Grey seal by Mystic Aquarium and Center for Exploration.

Toads In Heat

Scott and Daphne explore the nighttime breeding migration of the American Toad. Also, the Tuckers take you back to Guerrero, Mexico where they explore the ancient culture of Soledad de Maciel and an ecological park in Ixtapa where they encounter an exotic bird, ants, a gecko and more. Back at home, Scott, with the help of the Hacker family, works to save an orphaned raccoon. Will he be successful?

Nocturnal New England

Scott teams up with scuba diving faithful, Chris Pimley to explore the nocturnal marine life at Fort Wetherill, RI. Then, Scott hooks up with his herpetological mentor, Chuck Annicelli to capture footage of the rarest reptile in Southern New England, the Timber Rattlesnake. Also, Daphne and cousin Sierra Tucker assist Scott with the release of young painted turtle in the pouring rain. Finally, Ben Rayner joins Scott on a spontaneous hike in the back woods of Higganum in search of a little sanity. Will they find any?

I was The Alien

Scott teams up with Captains Bill Lussier and Debbie Jordan of the Northeast Charter Boat Company on a mission to encounter a massive colony of Harbor Seals off the coast of Maine. Additionally, Scott flashes back to an extraordinary hike in the woods of Guilford Lakes with his cousin Brian Tucker's family. Finally, Scott flashes back to a raccoon family trying to escape an unknown danger in broad daylight.

Ansonia Nature Center

Scott leads you on an extraordinary visit to the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center where he presents a live exhibit of New England snakes. In addition, Alison Rublemann introduces "Babe" the Red Tailed Boa. Finally, in a series of flashbacks, Scott takes you back to an Expedition gone bad in Newport where he almost loses his mind at the Breakers Mansion. How does he maintain sanity.

The New England Jungle

Scott documents the spectacular wildlife found in his own back yard of Higganum, Connecticut. With the help of his daughter Daphne, Scott leads you through a time warp jump between river snorkeling in July and the first frost of November 2006. Scott discovers a moth so rare, it doesnâ?Tt have a common name and is more likely to be found in Nicaragua. Scott sums up the show with a spider story where he and Daphne encounter a wonderful arachnid and take it entomologist Gale Ridge for closer examination

Approaching Realtime

Scott feels the pressure of managing his families construction company and bangs out a show "approaching real time" in two hours. Scott, along with Daphne and special guest Claudia Peissig literally walk across the street from their house into a swamp adjacent to Candlewood Hill Brook and discover plants and insects beyond belief. Then Scott takes you into his front yard where he brings you into the wild world of ants.

Forgotten Dive

Scott explores the marine environment off the Rhode Island coast with faithful dive partner Chris Pimley. There they encounter a gigantic winter flounder that decided to spend her summer at the shore of Fort Adams instead of heading to deeper water. Next Scott takes you on another dive into the uncharted world of his own mouth as Dr. Connolly, Scott's dentist, attempts a root canal procedure.
You'll freak at the wildlife found living in Scott's mouth, sucking the life out of his teeth.

Bluff Head

Naturalist Scott Tucker along with daughter Daphne, son Race and wife Ava climbs Bluff Head in Guilford, Connecticut. There they explore the incredible geology, flora and fauna that exists so close to home. Also, in a flashback to winter the family sifts through soil from a small pond to discover salamanders and insects that live through the bitter cold.

Mojave Desert

Naturalist Scott Tucker and his family take you on a journey into the Joshua Tree National Park where they encounter lizards, toads and snakes of the Mojave Desert. Additionally, Ava and Daphne discover that life erupts at dusk while they encounter a breading population of Red Spotted Toads in the Barker Dam oasis. Finally, Scott takes you into the high dessert looking for his first rattlesnake. Does he get skunked again?

Naturalist Scott Tucker and his family take you on a journey though out New England where they encounter a northern copperhead in a forgotten wilderness. Also, Scott's daughter Daphne snorkels in Fort Wetherill for the first time and sees remarkable marine life at 4 years old. Finally, Scott shows us a wildlife crossing tunnel installed under Rt 66 in Middlefield, CT that is designed to reduce animal road mortality.

Nedobity Preserve

 Naturalist Scott Tucker and his family take you  through a typical weekend in New England where they  perform a herpetology survey for the haddam land trust  at the nedobity preserve. They encounter a vernal pool  loaded with spotted salamander larvae, several  two- lined salamanders, a dusky salamander, and a  myriad of insects and flora.

  The Amphibians

 Here Scott takes you through the remarkable
 amphibian migrations in New England where
 he focuses on the spotted salamander, vernal
 pools, aquatic insect life, and the issue of
 road mortality. Runtime 28 minutes.

 Haddam Land Trust

 Along with his wife Ava and daughter Daphne, Scott takes you on amphibian and reptile hunting adventures  in  Haddam, Conn., and get more than they bargained  for.  Also featured is Chris Camacho and Sierra Tucker who  join in the search. Runtime 30 minutes.

 New England Scuba

 Forget the Keys, the Bahamas, and Florida, we've got an incredible marine life aquarium in our own backyard  - you wouldn't believe it. Join Scott Tucker as he introduces you to the blue sharks and marine life off the coast of Rhode Island. Runtime 28 minutes.

 Search For Snakes

 Naturalist Scott Tucker, with special guest Chris  Camacho, takes you on a snake hunting adventure in  New England where they search of the eastern  hognose snake and get more than they bargain for.  Added feature is Matt Harris with his pet hybrid crocodile. Runtime 30 minutes.

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 More Than A Creek

 Naturalist Scott Tucker along with special guest Mary  Head leads you on a journey through an unexpected  urban jewel called Old Field Creek in West Haven,  Connecticut. Approximately 400 acres of watershed  that acts as a major estuary for amazing animals like  fox, eastern box turtles, and the black skimmer which  exists as far south as Sandy Point. Runtime 28 min 26  sec.

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 Diamondback Terrapin

 Naturalist Scott Tucker along with his daughter  Daphne, take you on their adventures in New England  where they introduce you to a Diamondback Terrapin.  Also, in a flashback to winter, they are found feeding  the closest living relative to the dinosaur. And finally,  Scott is joined by Chris Pimley in his first winter dive at  Fort Wetherhill, Rhode Island.

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