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For as long as Man has gone to sea there have been tales of terrible sea monsters. None have fed our imaginations more than the eight-armed beast with eyes the size of volleyballs - the Giant Squid. As Iong as a bus, this creature has continued to elude and intrigue us while thriving in the ocean's depths. Only corpses have provided clues to its existence - until now. New Zealand scientist Steve O'Shea follows the evidence to help solve the mystery of the Giant Squid - and give us our first image of the creature alive.
Come travel in the company of the largest animals to ever live on earth. Smart, beautiful, graceful, they are the aristocratic giants of the sea. A spectacular, up-close look at the ocean's gentle giants with Dr. Roger Payne, discoverer and researcher of Humpback Whale Communications, a Ieading whale conservationist and Chief Scientist to the U.S. World Wildlife Fund. Host Dr. Roger Payne fell in love with their intricate, eerie songs years ago and has spent a lifetime researching and tracking them wherever they can be found. Follow him to Ireland, Australia, and 13 other watery locations as he wonders at their behavior and their inner lives. A year and a half in the making and filmed around the world, In the Company of Whales captures on film extraordinary whale encounters offering a comprehensive insight into the legacy of these powerful creatures that have existed for more than 30 million years.
Among the most prominent environmental and conservation issues facing humankind today is the fate of the whale. "In the Company of Whales" reveals the true nature of these lovable and scientifically fascinating mammals and the ecology of their world. Sit tight and enjoy the ride as Roger Payne embarks on a captivating journey around the globe exploring the many delights that these magnificent creatures have to offer. From the intriguing sounds of the Humpback Whale to the overly playful and friendly Bottlenose Dolphin this is a must watch for any wildlife enthusiast.
This two-part film documents the month-long, deep-sea expedition of a team of internationally renowned scientists and researchers off the coast of Cuba. Led by Dr. Grant Gilmore of the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, a group of American scientists and ichthyologists participated in this cooperative research mission along with a team of Cuban scientists aboard the Seward Johnson research vessel. The scientists made numerous dives in a sophisticated, deep-sea submersible known as the Johnson Sea Link, which is capable of diving up to 2500 feet below the water's surface. The team of scientists found new marine species, searched rich coral reefs, and investigated marine life that may hold cures to diseases.
Using sophisticated underwater technology U.S. and Cuban sclentists explore the rich but relatively unknown waters off the coast of Cuba. With underwater photographer Al Giddings and the submersible from Discovery Channel's landmark voyage to Galapagos, this rich underwater site is explored the first time.The scientists on board include Shirley Pomponi, a sponge expert; Tammy Frank, who studies shrimp-like species to understand adaptability; and Edie Vidder, a bioluminescence expert. The expedition identifies species new to the region and new to science.
Of all the Earth's predators known and feared, none is more shrouded in mystery than the Great White Shark. Nowhere on earth is the Great White more dreaded than on the island continent of Australia, where the vast majority of people live along the coastline, a mere stones throw from over 170 species of sharks. In Australia, the coexistence between humans and sharks is not a choice, but a necessity. This programme examines the history of the White Shark in Australia, from gruesome encounters with humans to the Iatest research. Now, by catching White Sharks and implanting transmitters into thern, researchers are tracking these predators and understanding for the first time where they go and what they do.
The power and majesty of the Humpback Whale is seen through the eyes of world-renowned cinematographer Al Giddings. Twenty-five years ago Giddings was the first to film the Humpback Whale singing. Now he documents the new whale behavior in the blue waters off Hawaii. He follows their 3-month migration to the herring-rich waters off Alaska, where they hunt in packs. Giddings, experienced producer of underwater scenes of documentaries and feature films including Cameron's recent Titanic, returns to documentaries to feature information gathered about Humpbacks over several decades.
This is the story of Keiko, the Orca Whale that starred in the movie Free Willy, and his journey home to the coastal waters of Iceland. The worId watched with anticipation as Keiko was transported safely from Mexico City to Newport, Oregon in January 1996. But his safe arrival was only the beginning of the story. Share in the excitement as a team of veterinarians and trainers work with Keiko in an unprecedented attempt to teach him the skills he will need to survive in the open seas.
Elusive and misunderstood killer whales are affectionately profiled in this documentary that follows intrepid researcher Ingrid Visser. Zipping around in an inflatable boat, responding to sightings phoned in to a hotline, Visser tracks pods of the animals as they cavort gracefully in the scenic waters of northern New Zealand. During her years of tracking the animals, Visser has been able to identify individual killer whales, or orcas, and we even see her interacting with one wild killer whale that seems to recognize and greet her. For many years, humans believed that killer whales would attack humans, but that fear turns out to be unfounded. Visser is usually in close proximity to the large creatures in the wild, but in underwater footage she is seen actually swimming among them. An energetic and engaging subject for a documentary, Visser displays a spirit in tracking the whales that is infectious. In interview segments she explains her fascination for the orcas, and provides insights into their behavior and her fears for their future as manmade pollution begins to seriously threaten their habitats.
Two fierce predators, the Oceanic White Tip Shark that inhabits deep offshore waters and the Bull Shark that patrols the murky shallows of rivers and estuaries, are examined. Underwater photographers search the depths off Hawaii for the dangerous and seldom seen Oceanic White Tip Shark. Using their cameras for defense, they demonstrate how to survive an encounter with the predator responsible for the deaths of hundreds of shipwreck victims, including those of the U.S.S. Indianapolis. In the shallow Bahamian waters, a scientist shows how to avoid being attacked by Bull Sharks using relaxation methods and body language techniques.
