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201060 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Ocean Exploration

Ocean Odyssey

201060 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Underwater cinematographer Feodor Pitcairn presents high-definition footage of the marine ecosystems in the Galápagos Islands, Raja Ampat, and the Maldives.

Ocean Exploration

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Laura Orthwein Vagnone,

Feodor Pitcairn

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Underwater cinematographer Feodor Pitcairn presents high-definition footage of the marine ecosystems in the Galápagos Islands, Raja Ampat, and the Maldives.

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Laura Orthwein Vagnonedirector

Feodor Pitcairndirector

Laura Orthwein Vagnonewriter

Kate Raiszwriter

Kaura Vagnonecast

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Underwater cinematographer Feodor Pitcairn captures the vibrant marine ecosystems of the Galápagos Islands, Raja Ampat in Indonesia, the Maldives, and the Azores in "Ocean Odyssey." Commissioned by the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, the film features high-definition footage of diverse underwater life from locations such as Hawai'i, the Caribbean, and French Polynesia. Insights from fellow cinematographer Bob Cranston complement the visuals, revealing the beauty and complexity of oceanic environments across the globe.

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