Adventure Ocean Quest: Discovering Another World | Special Episode | Free Documentary Nature
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As much as 71% of Earth’s surface is covered by water, representing one of the last great frontiers on this planet. We literally have only scratched the surface of what lies beneath the waves. And even of the species we have found, we know relatively little.
Perhaps the greatest challenge we face in exploring the oceans is to get close enough to marine life to observe undisturbed natural behaviour. This could allow newinsights into life in the oceans, but it is a tall order given the noise disturbance and clouds of bubbles emitted by most diving equipment.
So some scientists have now turned to freediver Frederic Buyle: they want to exploit his noiseless and calm method of diving to approach even shy animals and find explanations to some of the mysteries of marine life. His abilities are remarkable: he can descend to depths exceeding 50 metres and stay there for up to 4 minutes on a single breath.
Responding to calls for help from researchers, Frederic has teamed up with the renowned underwater cameraman Christian Petron. Christian’s vast experience includes working on Luc Besson’s cult-film “The Big Blue” and “Atlantis”, but Frederic’s attempts to freedive with predators like great white sharks test even Christian’s impressive skills.
In each episode, Frederic and Christian work closely with leading scientists trying to find answers to the mysteries of our oceans. To accomplish their task they also turn to locals who know the waters and their wildlife like the back of their hand. Local knowledge can prove invaluable in this game, perhaps even save his life.
Adventure Ocean Quest combines science, nature and adventure in a way that is enthralling and captivating, yet informative. Frederic’s extraordinary abilities and experiences wow the viewer, while his close teamwork with renowned scientists gives unprecedented insights into the secrets of life in the oceans. This series allows the audience a window into the very real challenges of accessing and studying underwater life. It is a stunning aquatic spectacle and a rollercoaster ride of discovery and personal experiences that keeps viewers glued to their seats.
Most liked comments about the videoExcellent documentary!!!!! Such good work being done and I’m so glad the seal populations are recovering nicely!!! And the whales OMG that was so amazing!!! Thank you for posting this!!!{:^D
Wow, you really don’t realize how far away traditional divers must really be from these animals while trying to photograph them until you see their photos and videos in all of their up close detail.
WOW! How amazing. Thank-you to all… for showing all of us, how amazing the under-water portions of our planet really are. Every dive was spectacular…but, for me…the best part was show-casing how truly gentle the Great White Sharks can be. While I was watching I actually got angry thinking about the abusive tourist trade, and Shark Week documentary divers…who use blood and dead fish to chum the water, in order to show testosterone fueled sharks who are so enraged by their hormones, due to the blood…that they act like scary, aggressive monsters.
This ocean documentary is so amazing, stupendous, spellbinding & engrossing that I can’t help doffing my hat to the cameramen, sound man ( w/ the background music ), the rest of the crew members & editors including a producer. I’m in great awe of all the people involved in this superlative documentary. Thank you very much indeed. (12/27/21)
I just LOVE this program! It is so peaceful to watch! Great information! I really enjoy how the “free divers” interact so peacefully with the creatures in their habitats so as not to scare them. I especially enjoyed the watching the whales and the part on the sharks and shark nursery.
My cousin does both scuba diving and snorkeling in Hawaii. He runs his own boat too. One thing I admire about him is his philosophy that “he is taking people to visit the creature’s homes” and to be careful about disturbing their homes. He has even come face to face with White, Lemon, Hammer Heads and the feared Mako Shark during his dives. He has NEVER had a problem, never been attacked, never had to harm a creature either in self defense. He is just THAT careful with himself and those he takes into the underwater environment.
I so enjoyed this documentary. I marvel at the practice, skill and self discipline these free divers demonstrate, and their fearlessness. Thank You for sharing these incredible beautiful footages. This reinforces the importance of conservation and preservation of the sea and its inhabitants. A heart felt Thank You and many blessings.
Thank you for bringing me to the ocean. It is my favorite place, use to go their all the time before I became disabled. NOW my lap top, or notebook PC is my window to the world, as I watch from my hospital bed and crochet scarves for the homeless! God bless YOU! A grateful fan in Oregon!
