The Living Sea
Synopsis
The Living Sea showcases the ocean's beauty and power while examining humanity's connection to this intricate and delicate environment. The film uses striking visuals of pristine, healthy waters to illustrate the potential for recovery through effective scientific work. It features oceanographers studying humpback whales, jellyfish, and deep-sea creatures, demonstrating that greater understanding of the ocean and its life forms leads to better protection strategies. The film also focuses on the Central Pacific islands of Palau, one of the most remarkable underwater habitats in the world, to highlight the splendor and promise of a thriving ocean.
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Edited by Stephen JudsonShot by Greg MacgillivrayScored by StingDesigned by Thomas A Walsh
Box Office
1995 · Box office
Grossed $87.6M worldwide
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$87.6M
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18 unique people credited
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Steven K Katona
as Self (Maine)
Meryl Streep
as Narrator
Judith Connor
as Self (Monterey)
William Hamner
as Self (Palau)
Rainos M Hayes
as Self (Hawaii)
Richard Marsh
as Self (Hawaii)
Laura Martin
as Self (Palau researcher)
Stephanie K Martin
as Self (Maine)
James A R Mcfarlane
as Self (Monterey)
Bruce Robison
as Self (deep ocean research, Monterey)
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