Dr. Erik Cordes leads a deep-sea expedition to find a unique strain of coral that survives in increasingly acidic ocean waters.
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Dr. Erik Cordes leads a deep-sea expedition to find a unique strain of coral that survives in increasingly acidic ocean waters.
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Dr. Erik Cordes leads a deep-sea expedition to locate the 'supercoral', a strain of Lophelia pertusa known for its ability to survive in acidic ocean environments. As Cordes and his team face the challenges of the deep sea, they seek to understand the genetic traits that enable this coral to thrive where others fail. The film emphasizes the critical need for research on these corals amid climate change and ocean acidification, revealing the fragile dynamics of marine ecosystems.
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Why Watch
- Meet Dr. Erik Cordes and his team of marine ecologists.
- Find out about the supercoral's unique genetic traits.
- See the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems.
Did You Know
- Dr. Erik Cordes leads an expedition to find supercoral in 2018.
- Lophelia pertusa can survive in increasingly acidic ocean conditions.
- The documentary has a runtime of 64 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the unique strain of coral studied in Acid Horizon?
The unique strain of coral studied is Lophelia pertusa.
Who is the marine ecologist featured in Acid Horizon?
The marine ecologist featured is Dr. Erik Cordes.
What conditions can Lophelia pertusa survive in?
Lophelia pertusa can survive in increasingly acidic ocean conditions.
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