Sat, Apr 1, 2006
Coral reefs have gone from vibrant health to decline, disease and destruction. Alarmed by the warning signs, 2 Fish Behaviourists set out on a mission: To find 'The Perfect Reef', before it's too late. Globally leading Scientists provide definition and direction: A journey is launched, to the heart of the Caribbean. Complex tunnels, forgotten shipwrecks and coral encrusted caves; how it is formed, why it is being destroyed, its importance to our planet and the tiny animal that builds it all: This is a dream search for 'The Perfect Reef', inspired by their imminent disappearance. Is there a Perfect Reef? Or is it already too late?
Sat, Apr 1, 2006
At a time when man looks into the cosmos for new life forms, how much do we truly know about marine life? Are fish intelligent? Do they have feelings? Can they communicate? We can mimic a dolphin, but can we imitate a shrimp? Can we act like a crab, behave like an eel, form an intricate and symbiotic relationship with a fish or a shark, to the extent that they accept us as part of their world? 'Talking With Fishes' is a fascinating quest to discover whether fishes have feelings and intelligence and an emotional story about trying to connect with them. Living 'alongside' the marine life for over 4 years, one man develops a groundbreaking understanding and unique ability to bond with the fish. Learning their language by earning their trust, he encounters previously misunderstood daily habits and rituals, undocumented behaviour and symbioses, enchanting personalities and an extraordinary revelation that fishes can feel and enjoy, learn, recognise, remember and expect. Filmed entirely in the wild, this is a dazzling, innovative portrayal of marine animals, - as they really are.