Deep Ocean: Lights in the Abyss
Genres
Overview
The NHK team that captured the world's first footage of a live giant squid in its natural habitat is setting out for another deep-sea adventure. They will give us a look at the amazing life forms with luminous bodies that have survived the harsh, pitch-dark deep-sea environment of the Pacific.
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Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
52 min
Release Date
2016-08-28
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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