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Publisher
Questar
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Venom: Tells the story of creatures that carry weapons that are exquisitely subtle, but effective as a shark's razor sharp teeth.
Creatures of Darkness: As the sun sets, animals of the day take shelter and nocturnal sea dwellers emerge from their lairs.
Language
English
Formats
Description
The Emmy-winning series is the definitive natural history of the world's oceans exploring everything from the popular shores and teeming shallows to the mysterious ocean depths. It's a journey that gets stranger and more awe-inspiring as it goes along. Over three hours of bonus content.
Publisher
Reader's Digest DVD
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Explores the fascinating mysteries of the ocean depths. Spectacular underwater sequences by award-winning filmmakers, Howard and Michele Hall, reveal never-before-seen behaviors of sharks, whales, dolphins and even more unusual creatures like wolf eels, demon stingers, and stargazers.
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
From majestic great whales and humpbacks to graceful jellyfish and seahorses, the ocean is home to an amazing array of life. In this three disc collection, National Geographic reveals never-before-seen species and behavior of life under the sea. Programs include Shark Island, The Great Whales, Ocean Drifters, Jellyfish Invasion, Jewels of the Caribbean Sea, and Humpbacks: Inside the Pod.
Publisher
Screenscope
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Investigates why so many of our ocean's animals are disappearing. Case studies focus on global issues including climate change, sea-level rise, over-fishing and habitat destruction. Areas of focus include: Antarctica and the emperor penguin; Melbourne Beach, Florida and sea turtles; Klamath River, Oregon and salmon; Monterey Bay, California and sea otters.
Publisher
Screenscope
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Explores the impact of the Deepwater Horizon blowout through the eyes of a cadre of scientists working together to better understand and mitigate the fall-out from the biggest oil spill in U.S. history. Some questions answered include: Why are so many pregnant dolphins losing their young? Why did much of the oyster population in Louisiana disappear? Did Deepwater Horizon oil affect the health of sharks? Did the use of dispersants help mitigate the...
Publisher
Screenscope
Pub. Date
c1999-c2007
Language
English
Description
This series illustrates the desperate need for a balance between the needs of people and the environment to ensure a healthy, productive society. Three main themes are intertwined, dwindling farmland due to urban development, a shortage of water for the residents of huge cities, and the pollution of and human intervention in waterways. This second series looks at environmental issues in a new way, without regard for national, political or cultural...
12) Journey to planet Earth: Dispatches from the Gulf 3 :ten years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Publisher
Screenscope
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Has the Gulf of Mexico recovered from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill? As the tenth anniversary of the disaster approaches, this question is regularly posed. An international team of scientists has spent nearly that long studying its environmental impact ... For insight into the future, we journey to the Campeche region of Mexico that is still suffering four decades after the 1979 Ixtoc oil spill. ... "--Container insert
Author
Series
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Lexile measure
940L
Language
English
Description
"The oceans around us are full of creatures that are mysterious, beautiful, and strange. Whether you're a fan of sharks, snakes, penguins, or even polar bears, Ocean Animals for Kids is filled with fascinating facts that will help you learn all about the ocean and the mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and invertebrates that call it home. You'll find exciting information about dozens of animals, like where they live and what they eat, along with answers...
14) Spy in the ocean
Publisher
BBC Earth
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Cutting-edge spy cameras called Spy Creatures take us deep into the ocean and reveal the surprising and hidden lives of its extraordinary creatures. The Spy Creatures are taking on their most exciting challenge yet, exploring one of the most magical and dynamic environments on Earth the ocean. A brand-new cast of camera-toting Spy Creatures takes us to places no spy camera has ever gone before from the color and beauty of coral reefs to the extremes...