These squids can fly... no, really - Robert Siddall
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In 1947, explorers noticed a strange phenomenon while crossing the Pacific Ocean. Somehow, small squid known to live deep beneath the waves kept appearing on the roof of their boat. The crew was mystified— until they saw the squids soaring above the sea for roughly 50 meters. How and why do these marine creatures take to the sky? Robert Siddall explores the high-flying capabilities of cephalopods.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Robert Siddall
- Director
- Matt Reynolds
- Narrator
- Jack Cutmore-Scott
- Sound Designer
- Stephen LaRosa
- Music
- Stephen LaRosa
