The Chagos Islands - Hope for Coral Reefs?

A calm, eye-opening dive into a remote ocean world, equal parts wonder and quiet worry.

Directed by

Claudia Ruby

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Susan Tackenberg

Tagline

The Chagos Islands is one of the last pristine wildernesses on Earth

Overview

In the middle of the Indian Ocean, more than 1.500 km from the nearest continent, lies an untouched, mysterious archipelago – the Chagos Islands. This group of 60 islands is one of the last pristine wildernesses on Earth. The Chagos Archipelago is one of the world’s largest marine national parks, and is strictly protected. A scientific expedition has been granted access to this politically disputed territory for the first time. In times of climate change, as global reef communities face a growing crisis, the researchers seek to show how coral reefs fare in places with minimal human interference. During a journey into the unknown, we follow in the footsteps of internationally renowned scientists, who aim to unlock the secrets of a lost world and gain astonishing insights into one of the last true wildernesses on Earth.

How it feels

Earnest, warm and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Nature, environment, science, exploration

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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