Chasing Ocean Giants (2020)
Chasing Ocean Giants
2020Ocean explorer, adventurer and filmmaker Patrick Dykstra sets out of a mission in search of the most elusive ocean giants on the planet. He uses innovative technology and new science to uncover extraordinary secrets of the ocean. Patrick combines his unique skill set with his love of the marine world and cutting-edge ocean exploration technology to seek new and unrecorded ocean phenomena to reveal the secrets of the ocean’s giants.
Seasons & Episode
Patrick travels to the volcanic island of Dominica in the Caribbean. Whilst there he captures an epic hunt between a sperm whale and a diamondback squid.
Patrick heads to Panama, where his desire to witness the spotted dolphin and yellowfin tuna working together lands him in dangerous territory.
The remote island of Gorgona in Colombia is Patrick’s next stop. During a two-night dive, he captures how humpback whales communicate through song.
Patrick travels to Russia to find a bowhead whale. After a near death experience with this species years ago, he is determined to examine their behaviour.
Patrick travels to Qatar to find a newly discovered cluster of whale sharks. High winds and extreme sea temperatures prove to be big challenges along the way.
Patrick heads to the Maldives to dive alongside the giant manta ray. He witnesses the fabled "Manta Ray Tornado" and examines the behaviour of this incredible species.
In Palau, Patrick tackles his most difficult dive ever. He battles typhoon-like weather in order to witness the mass spawning event of red snappers.
Patrick travels to Norway with hopes of diving alongside killer whales. Whilst there he examines how these creatures adapt their hunting behaviour.
Ocean explorer, adventurer and filmmaker Patrick Dykstra sets out of a mission in search of the most elusive ocean giants on the planet. He uses innovative technology and new science to uncover extraordinary secrets of the ocean. Patrick combines his unique skill set with his love of the marine world and cutting-edge ocean exploration technology to seek new and unrecorded ocean phenomena to reveal the secrets of the ocean’s giants.