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Big Pacific

Behind the Scenes

Season 1 Episode 5

Filming the big Pacific, an ocean that covers a third of the planet, was a grand idea that became a gigantic undertaking. This "Making Of" special explores the highlights and challenges of wildlife filmmaking.

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In the Pacific, the quest to multiply has spawned a stunning array of unusual behaviors.
Voracious
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The challenge of finding food drives all life in the Pacific.
Violent
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Those that live in the Pacific must choose whether to avoid conflict or rise to meet it.
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We yearn to unravel the mysterious Pacific but she does not give up her secrets willingly.
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