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Octopus Hunt
A voyage down to the green depths of the Pacific Ocean, into the mysterious domain of the deep-sea diver and the marine creatures that are his quarry. The film is about a zoological expedition to capture octopus and wolf eel specimens for the Vancouver aquarium. The underwater action is described by the divers themselves.
A voyage down to the green depths of the Pacific Ocean, into the mysterious domain of the deep-sea diver and the marine creatures that are his quarry. The film is about a zoological expedition to capture octopus and wolf eel specimens for the Vancouver aquarium. The underwater action is described by the divers themselves.
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directorBernard Devlin
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producerJulian Biggs
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cameraPeter HartmannRobert Humble
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soundRon AlexanderRoger LamoureuxAndré Hourlier
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editingKathleen Shannon
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sound editingKathleen Shannon
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musicKathleen Shannon
Ages 15 to 17
School subjects
This film can be screened as a way to familiarize students with biodiversity and/or marine biology. It may be followed by a presentation by the teacher. Address issues related to the origins of life on Earth and its evolution. List some of the various species that live near the ocean floor, and state their characteristics. Define how the marine ecosystem works. Talk about the dangers to this natural habitat and the issues surrounding its conservation.
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Octopus Hunt, Bernard Devlin, provided by the National Film Board of Canada