this is just incredible. the caribbean a collection of 7,000 islands set in shimmering seas with some of the best beaches and marine life in the world. it s home to over 45 million people and a mix of cultures, music and natural wonders. but this oceanic environment is as fragile as it is beautiful and the caribbean s relationship with its seas and ecosystems are changing rapidly. i m reece parkinson. as someone who has caribbean ancestry, this place has almost mythical status, even though i ve never been here before. we re swimming with sharks! i m kicking off my adventure in the dominican republic. oh, i m excited! ..where i discover how islanders are carving out a new relationship with the sea. really, what i want is for the community to get in touch with the ocean because that s the only way we re going to take care of the ocean. and. esperate, capi! shouting. ..i come face to face with one of the giants of this unique marine environment. there s a whale! yeah. 0h, whoa