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Deep Dive: Acid Horizon (2018)

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Acid Horizon
Acid Horizon follows marine ecologist Dr. Erik Cordes on a deep-sea expedition to locate the supercoral, a strain of the deep-water coral Lophelia pertusa. This coral has genetic traits that enable it to survive in acidic ocean conditions, which are becoming more prevalent due to climate change. Dr. Cordes and his team aim to understand how this coral thrives in environments where other corals fail. The documentary emphasizes the importance of studying supercorals like Lophelia pertusa in the context of ocean acidification. It illustrates the delicate balance of marine ecosystems and the potential insights that supercorals can provide regarding coral survival in changing ocean conditions. The film serves as a call to action for increased research on these unique corals.

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.

Perfect For

Marine ecology enthusiastsClimate change advocatesCoral reef researchers