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201245 min0documentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Light The Ocean

201245 min0documentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Sperm whales swim through the Kaikoura Canyon, one of the world's most biodiverse marine environments, revealing hidden underwater landscapes.

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Sperm whales swim through the Kaikoura Canyon, one of the world's most biodiverse marine environments, revealing hidden underwater landscapes.

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Anita Rani

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Sperm whales swim in the Kaikoura Canyon, a rich marine habitat off New Zealand. Light The Ocean presents detailed computer animations of underwater scenes. The documentary covers the biodiversity of the ocean, including unique marine species found along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. It combines global scientific data with striking visuals to reveal the ocean's hidden structures and vibrant ecosystems. The runtime is 45 minutes.

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