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  • Starbuck Island and Reef
    Starbuck Island and Reef: FactsStarbuck Island is nearly 600 kilometres northwest of Vostok Island.Starbuck is over eight kilometres long and three kilometres at its widest.Starkbuck has only a handful of palm trees.In 1872, more than 100 guano miners laboured on Starbuck, abandoning it in 1920. Starbuck’s reef is half...
  • Malden Island and Reef
    Malden Island and Reef: FactsMalden Island is 200 kilometres northeast of Starbuck Island.Malden Island is almost 39 square kilometres and roughly triangular in shape. Malden Island was mined for guano between the 1850s and 1920s.Malden Island was the test site for three low altitude nuclear bombs in 1958.Malden’s reef...
  • Millennium Atoll
    Millennium Atoll: FactsMillennium Atoll is a lagoon surrounded by a string of islands.Millennium Atoll is about 800 kilometres away from Malden Island. Blacktip reef sharks swarm the flats of Millennium’s lagoon.Sharks are among the first species to go away when humans arrive, and the abundance of sharks in the...
  • Dr. Enric Sala
    Dr. Enric Sala: BiographiesMerging rigorous science, adventure, and passion for the sea, Dr. Enric Sala doesn't mind making waves. His comprehensive approach to research is a bold departure from traditional marine science methodology that focuses on individual species."Underwater ecosystems are like airplanes," he says....
  • Turtles
    Turtles: FactsMany turtles lay their eggs just north of Aliwal Shoal each year.Hawksbill turtles feed on corals and sponges. Hawksbill turtles are named for their small tapered head and hooked beak. They grip the reef with paddle-like flippers with claws. Turtles are preyed upon by Tiger sharks.Female turtles...
  • Other Animals
    Other Animals: FactsSea cucumbers trap prey in frond-like tentacles.Moorish idols feed on algae.Predators in Aliwal Shoal include kingfish, reef sharks, hammerheads, and blacktip reef sharks.Sand sharks are a member of the Ray family. Sand sharks can reach up to 1.5 metres in size. Blue spotted rays come to Aliwal...
  • Episode 6
    Episode 6: FactsA leopard will often haul its kills into the branches of a tree where it can protect it from hyenas and other larger predators. Rather than fight, warthogs often flee, searching for another animal’s den to use for a quick escape. They typically back in, using their tusks to ward off unwanted...
  • BRIAN SKERRY
    BRIAN SKERRY: BiographiesBrian Skerry is a photojournalist specialising in marine wildlife and underwater environments. Since 1998 he has been an assignment photographer for National Geographic Magazine covering a wide range of subjects and stories.An award-winning photographer, Brian is praised worldwide for his ...
  • The Talent Behind Great Migrations
    The Talent Behind Great Migrations: BiographiesANDY B. CASAGRANDE IVCameramanA veteran field producer and cinematographer, Andy’s passion for wildlife, as well as his experience as a naturalist and documentary filmmaker, have taken him around the world to capture the lives and movements of some of the planet’s most fascinating...
  • Q&A With David Hamlin
    Q&A With David Hamlin: InterviewQ. The Great Migrations team was able to capture some amazing footage of what is believed to be the biggest large-mammal migration on the planet: the wildebeest.  What struck the team most about their particular journey?A. This is one of the biggest and most iconic migrations on the planet,...
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