Deep-sea dives reaching 120 meters reveal the habitat of coelacanths, ancient fish believed to have gone extinct 65 million years ago.
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Deep-sea dives reaching 120 meters reveal the habitat of coelacanths, ancient fish believed to have gone extinct 65 million years ago.
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Synopsis
Peter Timm leads a team of French and South African researchers on a scientific expedition off the coast of South Africa. They dive to depths of 120 meters in search of coelacanths, ancient fish believed extinct for 65 million years. Award-winning underwater photographer Laurent Ballesta documents the fish's habitat and the need to protect this prehistoric species in the Indian Ocean. The film runs for 44 minutes and was released in 2014.
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Why Watch
- Meet Peter Timm, the coelacanth discoverer.
- See stunning underwater photography by Laurent Ballesta.
- Find out about the coelacanth's unique habitat.
Did You Know
- Coelacanths were thought to have gone extinct 65 million years ago.
- Peter Timm identified coelacanths in Sodwana Bay in 2000.
- The expedition dives to depths of 120 meters.
- The film has a duration of 44 minutes.
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What is a coelacanth?
Coelacanths are ancient fish that were thought to have gone extinct 65 million years ago.
Who led the scientific expedition to study coelacanths?
The expedition was led by French and South African researchers, including Peter Timm.
How deep did the team dive to study coelacanths?
The team conducted deep-sea dives reaching depths of 120 meters.
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