Part 1 focuses primarily on Sea Lions and Iguanas. Part 1 of 3, Episode one of the documentary series: Sea Trek, with Martha Holmes and Michael deGruy. One of the far more obscure shows and documentary series from the BBC. Sea Trek dated back to 1992, has seldom been repeated (if ever) and has long been out of production on VHS video. No DVD release has been made. At the time, the plastic bubble equipment and being able to talk underwater was pretty revolutionary.
The spotted eagle ray flourishes in the eroded corals of the Galapagos islands. Witness them in their beautiful environment. From the BBC
coolbluefilms.com Inspirational footage from coolbluefilms.com filmed while on a Whale Shark Expedition with Scuba Safaris during August 2008 on board the Aggressor fleet. Seeing this it is difficult to beleive that this area – although a protected national park, does not maintain fully protected fishing and finning restrictions. The cast (in rough order of appearance), are Dolphins, Sea Lion, Galapagos Shark, Scalloped Hammerhead, Spotted Eagle Ray, Turtle, Sting Ray, Whale Shark, Silky Shark, Moray Eel, Sea Horse,Guineafowl Puffer, Black Striped Salema and a huge shoal of Jack. Many of these species are indemic to the Galapagos islands. You can just spot the very welcome special visit from a Tiger Shark rarely seen in this location and “Captain America” Jim Roberts bids farewell at the end. The music used is by Morgan King and is the La Sarrena full length mix of I am Free from 1993. Enjoy…..we certainly did making it!
May 132010
BBC wildlife show ‘Lonesome George and the Battle to Save Galapagos’ explores the issues that surround the co-existence of human and animal populations on the environmentally precious Galapagos islands and introduces the island’s special celebrity Lonesome George; the only pinter island giant tortoise in existence.
Simon Reeve visits Lonesome George whilst he visits the Galapagos islands and tells his story.
Simon Reeve visits Lonesome George whilst he visits the Galapagos islands and tells his story. From the BBC series Equator. Watch more high quality videos from YouTube channel Explore with BBC Worldwide here: www.youtube.com
Apr 242010
Pirate birds are another common species on the Galapagos Islands. Watch here for an explanation of how they earned their name. From the BBC
Apr 182010
Iguanas use the hot volcanic ash to aid the incubation of their eggs. Space is a premium however and some mothers may face conflict when vying for prime locations
Apr 172010
In order to survive, iguanas have adapted to tackle the rough tropical seas. The sea lions however can’t help teasing them in their death defying hunt for red and green algae. From the BBC