The whale hunters of the Faroe Islands believe that hunting is vital to their way of life, but, when a local professor makes a grim discovery about the effects of marine pollution, environmental changes threaten their way of life forever..
Grâce à des équipements sophistiqués, des biologistes marins ont réussi à capter des scènes inédites de la vie intime des baleines à bosse, au large des côtes australiennes. Une immersion spectaculaire dans la vie intime de cette mystérieuse espèce. Au large des côtes du Kimberley, dans le nord-ouest de l'Australie, se trouve une zone de reproduction majeure des baleines à bosse. Grâce à des équipements sophistiqués, telles des caméras aériennes embarquées sur des quadrirotors ou des technologies de vision nocturne novatrices, Curt et Micheline Jenner, chercheurs spécialistes des baleines, capturent des scènes inédites dévoilant les comportements des cétacés..
Dot est une petite fille qui reçoit le cadeau de pouvoir parler aux animaux. Dans cette aventure, elle tentera de sauver une baleine échouée avec l'aide de son ami Neptune le dauphin. Dans les films de Dot, l'animation est synchronisée avec des prises de vues réelles. Un des buts de ces films était à l'époque d'attirer le tourisme en Australie. Je sais, c'est très étrange comme procédé... Le but était de montrer la diversité de la vie sauvage en Australie et de créer un intérêt pour visiter le pays, en plus d'insuffler une conscience écologique aux enfants et, par la bande, à leur parents..
Fallen whale carcasses, abundant in the deep-sea, form ecosystems of their own. As it decomposes, different stages support a succession of marine biological communities. It is these complex and fascinating stages that are here explored..
You may have heard about the exploding dead whale of Florence, Oregon. You might even have seen some pictures, but not these. In 1970, a dead sperm whale was blown up by the Oregon Highway Division in Florence in an attempt to dispose of its rotting carcass. The resulting explosion was caught on film by KATU-TV photographer Doug Brazil and reporter Paul Linneman for a story reported by news..
A 54-minute portrait of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer George Crumb featuring a performance of his "Vox Balaenae for Three Masked Players.".
Infants and toddlers learn the Bible story of Jonah and the Whale with this entertaining and educational video. The tale introduces infants and toddlers to the many wonders of the sea, using colorful footage, toys, puppetry, classical music and popular Christian children's songs. Based on Bible stories, the Baby Miracle video series entertains and educates by helping develop visual skills, music appreciation and language comprehension..
Throughout every ocean on earth, killer whales are the masters of the sea. Like wolves on land, these fearsome predators often hunt in packs, working together to snare their next meal. You'll journey around the globe to see their extraordinary hunting techniques in action. Plunge beneath the waves to watch the whales round up schools of herring, which they stun with flicks of their powerful tails. Discover the whales "playing with their food" - tossing their prey around in a frenzied game that hones their hunting skills. And witness the amazing spectacle of these huge whales hurling themselves onto the beach to snatch their unsuspecting prey. You'll gain a new appreciation for these magnificent creatures as you come face-to-face with KILLER WHALES: WOLVES OF THE SEA..
Summoned by God to preach his Word to the people of Nineveh, Jonah attempts to flee and is swallowed by a whale. After being spit out, Jonah does what he has been asked and learns a valuable lesson about obedience and forgiveness. Your whole family will appreciate the powerful message delivered in this masterful adaptation of one of the world's most compelling tales..
Electric Visuals new surf movie by Peter Crumpton, Ozzie Wright and friends Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 27 November, 2007 : - - Ozzie, Rasta, Ry Craike, Jay Davies, Kalani Robb, Richie Lovett, Mike Morrissey, Luke Stedman, Richie Vaculik, Mike Todd, Gabe Kling and many more deliver outstanding performances. Each surfer featured on the movie was asked to edit their own part and as a result the movie has a number of unique and innovative sections. Featuring music from The Goons Of Doom, ASG, The Meanies, Angus and Julia Stone, CKY, CC Adcock and Hank Williams III. Ozzie Wright wrote songs, produced art and animations for the movie..
The whale forever exists, like utopia, as a parable, a myth, and a nightmare – caught between the wide open ocean and our two-dimensional confinement, between reality and imagination. We Account the Whale Immortal, an ever-changing film and a one off performance, explores the arrival of three mythic whales in the Thames, from the 17th to the 21st century, as evocative emblems of utopian intent..
Farmer and wildlife enthusiast Jimmy Doherty travels to the beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica to meet an amazing man, who calls himself the Whale Whisperer. A decade ago Dominican Andrew Armour befriended an injured sperm whale calf he nicknamed Scar..
As the ice shrinks in the Arctic, polar bears are struggling to survive in a fast melting world. Although classified a marine mammal, the polar bear is not adapted to hunting in the water. And it is certainly no match for the world's greatest aquatic hunter -- the killer whale. In the last few years, scientists have noted an ever-growing number of killer whales in Arctic waters in the summer months. More and more have been attracted to these hunting grounds by the growing expanse of open water. They attack the same prey as the polar bears: seals, narwhal, belugas and bowhead whales..
Follow an entire family of sperm whales in the heart of the Indian Ocean. Alongside a team of scientists, who have witnessed their most intimate moments over the past 7 years, we will lift the veil on the largest toothed predator on earth..
A poetic perspective about duty and legacy. Charming for symbols, connection between siblings and drawings. Cold and hopeful. A prince. His men. His little brother. And a sort of duty - the song for whales. A spear tearing the air. And the powerful target. Short, just a great animation..
The story of James Wickham, who reportedly brought whales to Great Salt Lake in the 1870s. As the debate around the legend's truth unfolds, the film highlights the importance of preserving the dying lake for the sake of both legends and the environment..
