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Big Pacific

Manta Rays

Manta rays stretch to 15 feet across. To reach this size, they must nearly constantly feed on prey so minute it is just a haze in the water. A rich patch of plankton starts a feeding frenzy amongst the manta rays. They gracefully glide though the water while filtering the plankton with feather-like "rakers" deep within its gills.
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Season 1 Episode 5
Behind the Scenes
Follow the adventures of the filmmakers behind Big Pacific.
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Season 1 Episode 4
Passionate
In the Pacific, the quest to multiply has spawned a stunning array of unusual behaviors.
Voracious
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Season 1 Episode 3
Voracious
The challenge of finding food drives all life in the Pacific.
Violent
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Violent
Those that live in the Pacific must choose whether to avoid conflict or rise to meet it.
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Season 1 Episode 1
Mysterious
We yearn to unravel the mysterious Pacific but she does not give up her secrets willingly.
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