Many Indigenous people live by the ocean and gain knowledge about it. Quinn and Austin meet Indigenous Scientists and Knowledge Holders who live and work near the ocean. Elder Mus-Swiya Jamie Dixon is from the shishalh Nation who are caretakers of their territory, taking what they need when they fish. Haida elder Kawan Sangaa Woody Morrison describes how they learn navigation by studying stars, tides, birds and winds while on the ocean. Kai makes a tide diorama to demonstrate the flow of ocean waters and DJ Salmon spreads the message about practices that endanger wild salmon. Fisherman Rosemarie Georgeson respects ocean fish and habitats while making a living. Commander John Herrington talks about how sharks contribute to the well-beings of our oceans. Water provides travel, food, and connection to family for tribes from Alaska to Vancouver Island.

COYOTE'S CRAZY SMART SCIENCE SHOW (Coyote Science) is a visually stunning, award-winning adventures-in-science series designed for elementary students. Drawing on wisdom from pioneers in Indigenous education, including Dr. Leroy Little Bear, Amethyst First Rider, and Dr. Lorna Williams, Coyote Science bridges the worlds of Indigenous and Western science, teaching kids scientific concepts through discussions with Indigenous scientists, storytelling, animation, music, and experiments.

BIO: Created by Loretta Todd, a Métis–Cree filmmaker who was one of the first Indigenous women to pursue film studies at Simon Fraser University in BC. Loretta is an amateur science geek who always wanted to inspire Indigenous children and youth to learn more about science, especially Indigenous science. Using her creative skills as a creative, L. S. Todd is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning filmmaker known for powerful, visual storytelling and cultural leadership.