Ocean Odyssey: The Blue Realm
10
2010
Documentary
The Blue Realm is a natural history television series about amazing creatures of the sea. Utilizing superb High-Definition imagery, engaging stories, and leading marine scientists the series takes viewers on extraordinary journeys of discovery!
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Episode 5 : Whale Sharks: Gentle Giants
January. 01,0001
Whale sharks can reach nearly 50 feet in length and weigh 30 tons or more! The program also features the remarkable story of the capture and transport of whale sharks to the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta.
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The Blue Realm is a natural history television series about amazing creatures of the sea. Utilizing superb High-Definition imagery, engaging stories, and leading marine scientists the series takes viewers on extraordinary journeys of discovery!
The Blue Realm is produced by a team of film-makers and expert divers, all of whom have a passion for the sea and our marine environments. The crew has travelled to some of the world's top undersea destinations to capture spectacular images in the High-Definition format. Filming locations included: Papua New Guinea, Palau (Micronesia), South Africa, the Red Sea, the Great Barrier Reef, the Bahamas, Cocos Island (Costa Rica), British Columbia, Texas, Indonesia, the Socorro Archipelago (Mexico), California and Florida.
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