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Season 15 • Episode 19 • Genetic ID, Tunnel Borer, Coral Trout
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Catalyst Season 15, Episode 19: Genetic ID, Tunnel Borer, Coral Trout
The Catalyst team look at how our genes can affect exercise performance; Come face to face with 120 metre tunnel borers Florence and Elizabeth; And reveal the good news for Coral trout on the Great Barrier Reef. Watch Catalyst Season 15, Episode 19 Genetic ID, Tunnel Borer, Coral Trout in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Catalyst Season 15, Episode 19 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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