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201662 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

Sonic Sea

201662 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

Explore how ocean noise threatens marine life and ecosystems.

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Michelle Dougherty,

Daniel Hinerfeld

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Explore how ocean noise threatens marine life and ecosystems.

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Michelle Doughertydirector

Daniel Hinerfelddirector

Mark Monroe

Mark Monroewriter

Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdamscast

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The devastating impact of industrial and military ocean noise on whales and other marine life.

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