The Chagos Islands - Hope for Coral Reefs?
“The Chagos Islands is one of the last pristine wildernesses on Earth”
2023•50m•Released
Documentary
In the middle of the Indian Ocean, more than 1.500 km from the nearest continent, lies an untouched, mysterious archipelago – the Chagos Islands. This group of 60 islands is one of the last pristine wildernesses on Earth. The Chagos Archipelago is one of the world’s largest marine national parks, and is strictly protected. A scientific expedition has been granted access to this politically disputed territory for the first time. In times of climate change, as global reef communities face a growing crisis, the researchers seek to show how coral reefs fare in places with minimal human interference. During a journey into the unknown, we follow in the footsteps of internationally renowned scientists, who aim to unlock the secrets of a lost world and gain astonishing insights into one of the last true wildernesses on Earth.
Director
Claudia Ruby
Writer
Claudia Ruby
Languages
English
Studio
Gruppe 5
Cast
Susan Tackenberg
Narrator
Production
Company
Gruppe 5
Company
ZDF
Company
ARTE
Company
ZDF Studios
Producer
Stefan Schneider
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