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S1.E1 ∙ The Basking Shark - Gentle Giant of the Sea

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

For ages, basking sharks were hunted for their livers, the oil of which was used in cosmetics and precision mechanics. It would seem it is now in danger. It is so misunderstood that no scientist is able to provide any specifics on the question.

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S1.E2 ∙ Sardine Fever

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Every year, an amazing event occurs: the great sardine migration, with hundreds of predators in tow. During this period, avoiding an ecological catastrophe is essential. Thousands of animals (dolphins, turtles, seals...) risk getting caught in the anti-shark nets set up along the coast.

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S1.E3 ∙ A Lone Beluga's Story

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

A young solitary beluga whale frequents Newfoundland's coasts. This apparently trivial behaviour is exceptional and abnormal, as the waters surrounding Newfoundland are not a favourable habitat for the species.

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S1.E4 ∙ Invasion of the Seals

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Of all the Forillon Park wildlife, two seal species stand out: the grey seal and the harbour seal. In the last twenty years, these seals' behaviour has changed immensely, astounding specialists.

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S1.E5 ∙ Through the Eyes of a Fish

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

To scientists, the method consisting of throwing wood in the water to attract many fish is a bargain. The FABs - fish aggregating buoys - they developed make for better underwater observation.

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S1.E6 ∙ The Deep Sleep of the Silky Shark

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

For the past five years, a team of Cuban scientists has been observing the behaviour of silky sharks. These animals are particular in that they instantaneously have a cataleptic fit if their tails are held.

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S1.E7 ∙ A Manatee's Paradise

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Observing the endangered manatee has become a priority for Florida scientists. The awkward and rather tame animal is particularly vulnerable because of its static lifestyle in waters whose surfaces are crisscrossed by thousands of personal watercraft.

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S1.E8 ∙ The ballad of the Humpback Whale

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

In Australia, a passionate couple directs research around migratory paths, social behaviour, communication and the history of humpback whales, regularly threatened by humankind's destructiveness.

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S1.E9 ∙ The Giant Octopus: Mysterious Creature of the North Pacific

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

For ages, octopuses played the part of the pitiless sea monsters in our mythology. It has often fallen prey to prejudice. But how many of us know that its amazing intelligence makes it one of the most fascinating species of Planet Ocean?

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S1.E10 ∙ Oases of the Seas

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Several hundred species make their homes in Sharm El Sheihk reef, in Egypt. By observing mimicry, predation and certain social behaviours, a researcher can learn to better understand how a reputedly fragile environment works.

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