O.R.G. Educational Film:

Oceanic Research Group's principal efforts are directed towards producing educational films about marine life and ocean topics for use in schools and education. We have twelve films currently available plus a new educational series for internet delivery called Jonathan Bird's Blue World. All can be ordered on-line in DVD format from the distributor. Many can be watched here for free. Each film has a more complete description, and the script posted on-line here.

We are streaming a limited number of our films for free here on this website. Hosting services donated by:

Jonathan Bird's Blue World

Explore the underwater world in an exciting new way with cinematographer and naturalist Jonathan Bird in this fantastic new series available only on-line!

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Beneath the Sea Series
Focuses on ecosystems and marine life in geographic regions

Animal Life of the North Atlantic (1998)

Formerly Beneath The North Atlantic (1992)

An updated version of the film that started it all! An exploration under the cold waters of the North Atlantic Atlantic!

Beneath The South Pacific (1994)

Coral reefs and tropical ecosystems of the Pacific ocean.

Beneath The Caribbean (1995)

A wide variety of animals and reefs in the Caribbean.

Animals and How They Live Series Focuses on endangered, threatened or misunderstood sea creatures
Manatees and How They Live (1993)	A film about the endangered West Indian Manatee of Florida.
Seals and How They Live (1993)	A general introduction to the various kinds of seals and sea lions. Filmed in New England and Alaska
Sharks and How They Live (1994)	A general introduction to shark biology, also addressing the issue of shark attacks. Filmed in the Pacific.
Dolphins and How They Live (1995)	A general introduction to dolphin biology and social behavior. Filmed with wild dolphins in the Bahamas.

Other Educational Films

Sharks: Predators With A Purpose (2007)

You can WATCH THIS FILM on-line!

An award-winning film about the important role that sharks play in ocean ecosystems. Our newest film! Watch it here!

The Coral Reef: A Living Wonder (1994)

An award-winning look at coral reef ecology, biology, reproduction and conservation.

Coral Reefs: Rainforests of the Sea (1996)

You can WATCH THIS FILM on-line!

Similar to our 1994 film, this award-winner was made particularly for the International Year of the Reef (1997) Very popular.

The Amazing Coral Reef (1996)

This film is a version of "Rainforests of the Sea" designed for younger audiences (ages 8-12).

Adaptations for Survival in the Sea (1996)

One of our most popular films. A fascinating film about surprising adaptations that animals have made for survival in the ocean.

Plankton: Ocean Drifters (1999)

You can WATCH THIS FILM on-line!

An important film about one of the least understood of ocean inhabitants. Few films venture into the world of plankton and make it so interesting. Very popular.

Wolffish: A Balance of Life (2007)

You can WATCH THIS FILM on-line!

A film about the protection of Wolffish in Canadian waters, produced by Intervale Associates, Inc. A very interesting film.

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update 4/3/12