New Special Takes You to Kingdom of the Blue Whale
A new National Geographic Channel special will give viewers an inside look at the life of the largest creatures on Earth, the Blue Whale.
Narrated by Emmy award-winning actor Tom Selleck, Kingdom of the Blue Whale takes viewers on a journey with some of the world’s preeminent experts to explore the little-known wintering grounds of these elusive gentle giants, chart their migratory paths and identify where this population produces their young. This information is vital information to the protection and survival of the species. The team even hopes they will be the first ever to film an infant calf underwater.
Filmed during sea voyages off the coasts of California and Costa Rica, Kingdom of the Blue Whale follows a watery trail of clues over hundreds of nautical miles, as scientists unravel answers to ancient mysteries hidden in the darkest depths of the oceans. Back closer to shore, we investigate the traumatic deaths of four blue whales in one season — far greater than the one expected every few years. Is man to blame, and what can be done to prevent the loss of additional whales?
Kingdom of the Blue Whale airs Sunday, March 8, 2009, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the National Geographic Channel. Check your local cable or satellite listings for channel. National Geographic Magazine will also have coverage of this landmark expedition in its March 2009 issue.
Have I mentioned that I love these NGC specials? My kids enjoy them, they’re educational, and it’s something we can all watch as a family without worrying about the content. Be sure to check them out!
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