Instructional Video5:01
Curated Video

Sanctuaries of the Sea: Protecting Life Beneath the Waves

Pre-K - Higher Ed
As the migrating whales rest near Fish Rock, a hidden underwater cave reveals a mysterious world teeming with life and danger, ultimately leading to a sanctuary for critically endangered Grey Nurse Sharks—once misunderstood and nearly...
Instructional Video6:37
Curated Video

How the Ocean Powers Life from Reef to Rainforest

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The marine ecosystem intricately connects with life on land through processes like the production of DMS gas by algae, which seeds clouds and nourishes inland rainforests—rainforests that in turn return nutrients back to the sea. As...
Instructional Video7:34
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How Ocean Rivers Feed Life on Earth

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The East Australian Current (EAC) is a powerful marine river that shapes the climate and supports biodiversity. Scientists aboard the research vessel Investigator explore how this current interacts with underwater mountains to create...
Instructional Video4:26
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A Baby Whale's Journey through the Lifeblood of Our Blue Planet

Pre-K - Higher Ed
A three-month-old humpback whale calf, relies on constant attention and vast quantities of milk as it prepares for a 3,000-mile migration driven by powerful ocean currents. As their journey unfolds, oceanographer Sylvia Earle highlights...
Instructional Video8:06
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Mammals: the Adaptable Animal Family

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Mammals are a warm-blooded family capable of living in every environment on Earth, from icy tundras to vast oceans. Characterized by fur or hair, live births, and nurturing their young, mammals range from land giants like elephants—led...
Instructional Video1:59
Great Big Story

Encountering giants, Anuar Patjane and the Whale Whisperer

12th - Higher Ed
Dive into the captivating world of Anuar Patjane, the photographer behind Whale Whisperer, as he shares his profound connections with whales in the deep ocean.
Instructional Video5:14
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Exploring the World of Fish: Anatomy, Behavior, and Classification

3rd - 12th
This video provides an overview of different sea creatures, explaining which ones are fish and which ones are mammals. It also delves into the anatomy and characteristics of fish, including their fins, circulatory system, feeding habits,...
Instructional Video2:34
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Threat to Endangered Western Grey Whales: The Sacklin Energy Pipeline Project

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video discusses the endangered status of Western grey whales, specifically focusing on their feeding ground near Sackland Island in Russia's Far East. It highlights the concerns raised by environmental groups about the potential...
Instructional Video3:46
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Protecting Marine Wildlife: Innovative Solutions to Reduce Bycatch Deaths

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video highlights the issue of bycatch in fishing practices and explores innovative solutions to protect marine mammals such as turtles, dolphins, and whales. It showcases the use of LED weights and sound-reflecting gill nets to...
Instructional Video3:56
Curated Video

Protecting the Ocean's Giants: The Impact of Contaminants on Whales and Humans

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The video highlights the research efforts of the Odyssey, a scientific vessel studying sperm whales in the Indian Ocean. The team collects samples from the whales to analyze the levels of man-made toxins, particularly DDT, which can have...
Instructional Video1:07
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Only In Brazil 9 - Whale-Protecting Lifeguards

9th - Higher Ed
Whale-Protecting Lifeguards:Lifeguards in Brazil not only protect humans from the dangers of the sea but also play a crucial role in preventing whales from beaching themselves on the shores.
Instructional Video8:05
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Exploring Empathy: Lessons from Hugo the Whale

K - 5th
In this video, Jade the Giraffe and her co-host Kiwi discuss the concept of empathy with their guest, Hugo the whale. They explore how empathy is important in understanding and connecting with others, including animals. Through a story...
Instructional Video10:13
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How Talking With Animals Would Change Our World

9th - Higher Ed
In 1970, a recording of a whale song changed the world. The album, “Songs Of The Humpback Whale,” helped launch a movement to ban commercial whaling and protect endangered species. Today, scientists are getting closer and closer to...
Instructional Video11:27
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Why Are So Many of Gray Whales Washing Ashore?

9th - Higher Ed
From Mexico all the way up to Alaska, hundreds of gray whales have been washing up ashore. The deaths peaked in 2019, and the numbers were so significant that it led scientists to call it an Unusual Mortality Event (UME) which kicked...
Instructional Video1:53
Great Big Story

Eye contact with orcas, a marine biologist's winter adventure

12th - Higher Ed
Join marine biologist Andreas Heide on a breathtaking journey among orcas in Norway.
Instructional Video3:41
Science ABC

How Do Deep Sea Fish Survive the Extreme Pressure?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Fishes survive underwater pressure as they do not breathe through their lungs. Therefore, they do not have air pockets that can be compressed due to the high pressures. However, fish arent the only creatures found at such incredible...
Instructional Video3:14
Science ABC

Can A Whale Swallow You Whole?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Whales, in general, are not capable of swallowing a human being and therefore will not eat you. However, there is a species of whales that does pose a legitimate challenge to that general theory: sperm whales. Whales are generally not...
Instructional Video0:53
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Infrasound - Low-Frequency Sound

6th - 12th
Sound at frequencies below 20 Hertz, the lower limit of normal human hearing. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
Instructional Video1:56
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Humpback Whales

6th - 12th
The amazing hunting technique of the humpback whale. This giant marine mammal catches fish using bubbles. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Humpback whales use intricate songs to communicate. Each song is unique to an...
Instructional Video2:58
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Oceans: The Intertidal Zone

6th - 12th
Discover how ever-changing tidal ecosystems create opportunities for both predators and prey. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Tides are a powerful force of nature, created by the Moon's gravitational pull. Tides affect marine...
Instructional Video3:16
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Migration: Predation

6th - 12th
Journey to the east coast of Africa as dolphins, sharks, whales and birds converge to feast on migrating sardines, the greatest shoal on Earth. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. From May to July, millions of sardines migrate to...
Instructional Video3:05
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Oceans: Coral Seas

6th - 12th
Coral seas are the most colourful and diverse habitats on Earth, built from a unique symbiotic relationship between coral larvae and algae. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Coral reefs are found in warm, tropical oceans and are...
Instructional Video2:32
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Oceans: Sunlight Zone

6th - 12th
The ocean's surface is teeming with creatures that live in water but need sunlight to survive. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. The sunlight zone is the area between 0m and 200m beneath the surface of the sea and is home to...
Instructional Video1:56
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Whale sounds

Pre-K - 3rd
Exploring the loud sound made by the humpback whale. The world around us - Light and sound - Vibrations Learning Points The humpback whale is one of the loudest animals on Earth. Whale song can travel long distances through water. A Twig...