This video explores the reasons why so many of the Earth's animal species have been put on the endangered species list. Among them are North America's grizzly bear, Africa's elephants and that amazing international traveler, the sea turtle. With exquisite wildlife footage, five songs by Kenny Loggins, Shanice and Gloria Estefan and "eco-tips" for viewers, This Island Earth is both entertainment and a call to action.

The program is divided into six segments for classroom use: biological diversity, balance between species, the food chain, global warming, crisis of the oceans and activism.