Meet Barbie Pig: new documentary reveals the wonders of life on the Pacific seabed
A magical new film captures the secret life of the deep sea in a stretch of the ocean at risk from industrial mining
TL;DR
- The documentary "How Deep Is Your Love" explores the deep sea using an underwater robot named Isis.
- It follows scientists from the Natural History Museum to the Clarion Clipperton Zone, a biodiversity hotspot at risk from industrial mining.
- The film highlights the challenges of discovering and naming new species in the deep sea.
- Director Eleanor Mortimer aims to create empathy and connection with deep-sea life.
- The movie features unique creatures with playful nicknames and touches on the ethical considerations of studying them.
- It implicitly questions humanity's impact on natural resources and the need for protection of fragile ecosystems.
- The International Seabed Authority and its regulatory challenges are also mentioned.