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Deep Dive: Acoustic Ocean (2018)

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Acoustic Ocean
Acoustic Ocean presents an artistic examination of the sonic ecology of marine life in the North Atlantic, specifically around the Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway. The film features a marine-biologist diver who utilizes a life-size model of a submersible equipped with various hydrophones and recording devices. Her mission is to sense the underwater environment for acoustic and bioluminescent forms of expression. The documentary combines elements of science fiction with scientific study, focusing on the intersection of biology and technology. It incorporates aspects of Sámi culture, reflecting on indigenous perspectives while engaging with the natural environment through experimental sound recordings.

Why Watch

  • •See the unique marine life of the North Atlantic.
  • •Find out how technology captures underwater sound.
  • •Meet a marine biologist in an artistic setting.

Did You Know

•The film is set in the Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway.
•Acoustic Ocean has a runtime of 18 minutes.
•The diver uses a life-size model of a submersible for her research.

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Marine biologySámi cultureSound art