National Geographic: Kingdom of the Blue Whale [Blu-ray]

National Geographic: Kingdom of the Blue Whale [Blu-ray] Review

After watching this DVD today at the Marine Mammal rescue operations site in Morro Bay, CA, I was enthralled with the information I gained. Researchers all over the world in all areas of science deserve our respect and awe at their dedication and insight. I didn't go into it expecting to see tons of underwater photography, so I wasn't disappointed in the least. This was one of the best documentaries I have seen in a while. It is now on my Christmas list and I will be sharing it with anyone interested in whales, conservation and education. As for it being unrated, I am a retired grade two and three teacher, and due to the level of the content, might be more appropriate for grades seven and above, or the age equivalent, as teachers rarely have the time to show something of this length. I didn't find the parts with the whale carcasses particularly offensive, just wondered how the folks working with them could stand the odor so well. Yes, some frames are repeated, but I think that happens often in documentaries. I look forward to the time when a follow-up can be made so we can know what they further have learned.

National Geographic: Kingdom of the Blue Whale [Blu-ray] Feature

• Blue whales are the largest animals to ever live on earth, yet they are difficult to find or track. Even some of the locations where they birth their young are great secrets.Join some of the world?s eminent blue whale scientists as they embark on a revolutionary mission to identify and tag California blue whales as they migrate to a spot known as the Costa Rica Dome. This incredible voyage yields

National Geographic: Kingdom of the Blue Whale [Blu-ray] Overview

Big Blue sets out on an expedition to discover the secrets of the blue whale, and reveal its unknown calving and breeding grounds. National Geographic has supported the research of the worlds top blue whale scientist for years. Now, by working with them, we go on a mission around the globe. We dive deep under the surface with blue whales to discover what they do at depth. We use satellite tags to reveal their mammoth migrations. We identify individual whales to understand populations. DNA analysis reveals gender related behavioral differences. We explore the sea floor and water currents to uncover blue whale feeding strategies. Hydro acoustic microphones reveal whale song and whole dialects in blue whale communication. Ultimately we follow the California population of blue whales to a remote area of open ocean off Costa Rica . If we and our scientists are right, we will reveal the secret calving and breeding grounds of blue whales.

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