‘Sharks are my film stars’: how the Jacques Cousteau of the North Sea finally unlocked its beauty
Cinematographer Peter van Rodijnen has spent two decades documenting the diverse marine life of the North Sea for a new documentary. The film aims to challenge the perception of the sea as a murky, lifeless body of water by showcasing its vibrant ecosystem.
Why it matters
Highlighting the biodiversity of the North Sea encourages conservation efforts and public appreciation for marine environments often overlooked due to industrial activity.
Rare sighting … a basking shark in North Sea, Nature Untamed. Photograph: Joost van Uffelen/©Dutch Maritime Productions Rare sighting … a basking shark in North Sea, Nature Untamed. Photograph: Joost van Uffelen/©Dutch Maritime Productions Movies ‘Sharks are my film stars’: how the Jacques Cousteau of the North Sea finally unlocked its beauty Epic plankton blooms make filming in the North Sea notoriously difficult. But a new documentary gives a rare glimpse of the kaleidoscopic life – seals, sharks, tuna, orcas and shorthorn sculpins – lurking beneath its waves
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