While his peers have all turned white, Katak is still small and grey. To prove that he has grown up and to grant the last wish of his adored grandma, Katak departs on a perilous journey to the Great North.
The mysterious song of humpback whales fascinates researchers worldwide. But why do the whales sing? Underwater camerawoman Christina Karliczek Skoglund dives into the world of these powerful-voiced marine mammals with marine biologist and cameraman Florian Graner. They encounter curious calves, spectacular battles, and a young whale playing with dolphins. On her journey, Christina also meets scientists. Are we on the verge of finally cracking the "code of the whales"? And how can AI help us?
Constantly covered and unveiled by the tide, the “Shrinking Island” is home only to hermit crabs - except for when human tourists try to leave their mark.
Deep Blue is a major documentary feature film shot by the BBC Natural History Unit. An epic cinematic rollercoaster ride for all ages, Deep Blue uses amazing footage to tell us the story of our oceans and the life they support.
Researchers investigate whether orcas have begun hunting great white sharks off the coast of New Zealand.
Supported by the National Geographic Society, the world's eminent blue whale scientists embark on a revolutionary mission: They'll find, identify, and tag California blue whales, use the DNA samples to confirm the sex of individual whales, then rejoin the massive creatures' stunning migration when they collect at a chimera known as the Costa Rica Dome.
During four years of shooting in the icy waters that surround the volcanic archipelago of the Crozet Islands, we have followed the trial and tribulations of Delphine, a young female adolescent killer whale. Living and growing within her family group she gradually learns how to find her bearings, how to hunt king penguins or Minke rorquals and how to get stranded in order to catch sea elephants. Directed by Bertrand Loyer.
Whales have long been a profound mystery to us. They live in a world so removed from our own that we can barely imagine their lives. Their environment is different, their senses are different, their relationships are different. How might such almost alien creatures see the world?
Wildlife filmmaker Sigurd Tesche delves into the mysterious world of the moray eel to reveal the secrets of this supreme underwater predator and the truth behind its ugly reputation.
Gripping, hi-octane adventure as intrepid underwater explorer Jacquie Cozens and experienced filmmaker Mike deGruy attempt to uncover the truth behind the legendary Red Demon: an enormous flesh-eating squid. This film was first broadcast: 12 Sep 2004
Homme et Dauphin : Mode d’emploi
This animated short chronicles the life cycle of the critically endangered sea turtle. Capturing the beauty of the ecosystems that sea turtles inhabit, the film is ideal for all audiences, and for teaching young and old alike about these fascinating creatures.
What comes to mind when you think of the largest structure built by living creatures? China's sprawling Great Wall? Or maybe the skyscrapers of New York and Dubai? The truth is, no human feat of construction can compare to the sheer size and majesty of the Great Barrier Reef--spanning more than 1,400 miles off the coast of Australia and home to countless unique species of aquatic life. Narrated by acclaimed Australian actor Eric Bana, Great Barrier Reef lets us experience the awe of this natural cityscape and introduces us to the visionaries and "citizen scientists" who are helping us better understand and protect the reef. Grab your mask and snorkel and come on an unforgettable adventure with sea turtles and manta rays, witness the birth of baby seahorses, participate in a coral watch expedition, and discover the exotic splendor of fluorescent corals at night as Great Barrier Reef captures the natural beauty and exquisite strangeness of this awesome, bizarre, and vibrant living world.
A BAFTA award nominated underwater documentary exploring the life of the ocean-bed inhabitants off the Florida coast.
A scientist tries to save the life of a beluga bush calf stranded on the beach of the St. Lawrence River in Canada.
In the little Filipino village of Oslob, people suffer from the scourge of typhoons and overfishing. Things seem bleak for fisherman Zosimo and his family until the world's biggest shark, the whale shark, comes along and changes everything. One day, a tourist asks to join Zosimo on the boat to take photos of the sharks. Once the pictures appear on the Internet, the lives of Zosimo, his children, and all of those living in the region get turned upside down.
Orcas - Vorstoss in die Arktis
Abysses, la conquête des fonds marins
Dr. Austin Gallagher and his team investigate an aggressive population of hammerhead sharks in Turks and Caicos, which could be an entirely new species.
A study in the ecology and conservation of whale sharks, the largest fish in the world and a vegetarian one at that.