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Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 27 minutes) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
In the 1840s Tasmania's capital Hobart was the second largest whaling port in the world. Total commercial exploitation of whales was the order of the day. As the first truly global industry, whaling was a major contributor to Australia's colonial development, but the hardships and dangers were many. Journey into the beautiful wilderness, delicate ecosystems and rugged coastline of Tasmania to learn about its ties to the "monster of the deep", the...
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2010]
Edition
Widescreen and full screen version.
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (DVD) (approximately 397 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Free Willy (1993, 112 min.): A boy risks everything to save a beloved killer whale when he learns the aquarium owners are going to kill it.
Free Willy 2 (1995, 98 min.): Jesse and Willy are reunited three years after Willy's escape as Jesse tries to rescue him and other orcas from an oil spill.
Free Willy 3 (1997, 86 min.): Jesse and his friend Randolph try to stop an illegal whaler who is trying to kill Willy and his pregnant mate.
Free Willy:...
3) Moby Dick
Author
Publisher
Uni Dist Corp (Music)
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) : sound color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Herman Melville's classic tale comes to life like never beforein thei suspenseful and thrilling new adaptation.
4) Free Willy
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2003]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (112 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A story about the friendship that develops between a 12-year-old boy who knows what it's like to be without a family, and a whale confined in a too-small tank at an aquatic park.
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (84 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Archibald Aspargus stars as Jonah, who is chosen by God to help spread his message to the world. Unfortunately, his first stop on his evangelical tour is the city of Nineveh, where the residents while away their days bingeing on cheese snacks and arguing. Circumstances force Jonah to set sail across the ocean, where he's assisted by Khalil, and pirates who are led by the well-meaning but lethargic Mr. Lunt, Pa Grape, and Larry the Cucumber. However,...
7) Whales
Publisher
Slingshot Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2002]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (43 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Experience close-up encounters with the blue whale and follow humpbacks, right whales, orcas and dolphins.
8) Whale rider
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003]
Edition
Special edition.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (101 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The Whangara people believe their ancestor Paikea was saved from drowning by riding home on the back of a whale. The tribal group has since granted leadership positions to the first-born males, believing them to be descendants of Paikea. But then a young mother dies in childbirth along with her newborn male son. His twin sister survives and the little girl, Pai, is brought up by her grandparents. Learning the skills of chiefdom from her uncle, Pai...
Publisher
Warner Bros
Pub. Date
[2003]
Edition
Full screen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (86 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Jesse now works with Randolph tracking whales in remote coastal waters, where he is reunited with Willy and makes a new 10 year old friend, Max. The three soon become involved in a dangerous rescue mission.
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (69 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
This new series takes you on a whirlwind voyage around the globe; experience close encounters with a bald eagle, an erupting volcano, and friendly whales to learn how teamwork can save the day. As a member of the team, you'll sing, clap, pat, dance, laugh, and problem solve right along with the Little Einsteins.
Publisher
Dreamscape Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (15 min.) ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
As winter comes to an end, a pod of narwhals begins a treacherous journey north. Along the way, they must find fish to eat, avoid a hungry polar bear, and navigate a maze of sea ice. Will their sensitive long spiral tusks and clicking calls be enough to keep them safe and help them find their way to their summer resting grounds?
Discover the mysteries of these amazing toothed whales an their Arctic home in this suspenseful narrative about the majestic...
13) Blue earth
Series
Publisher
Topics Entertainment
Pub. Date
2009.
Edition
Fullscreen version.
Physical Desc
4 videodisc (approximately 240 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Travel around the world and back again with the mysterious, beautiful and gigantic creatures of our Blue Earth. Voyage beyond the blue into the darkest corners to explore Ocean Drifters, and journey to exotic places for colorful creatures among coral reefs in Jewels of the Caribbean Sean. Then, dive deep into the world of the largest animals on Earth, the Great Whales, and in Surviving Paradise: Hawaiian monk seals, find out what's causing one of...
Publisher
Binge Box
Pub. Date
2020
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs : The Whale: The True Story of Luna. Whales in Crisis. Planet Ocean. Blackfish.
Language
English
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Description
Dive into the world of whales and their ocean environment with beautiful underwater cinematograpy.
Titles included: The Whale: The True Story of Luna. Whales in Crisis. Planet Ocean. Blackfish.
16) Oceans
Series
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 84 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Features an exhilarating look under the sea through the eyes of those that live there. Incredible state-of-the-art-underwater filmmaking will take viewers breath away as they migrate with whales, swim alongside a great white shark, and race with dolphins at play. Includes first-ever images of elusive deepwater creatures, featurettes, music video, filmmaker annotations, and more.
17) Oceans
Series
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 84 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Features an exhilarating look under the sea through the eyes of those that live there. Incredible state-of-the-art-underwater filmmaking will take viewers breath away as they migrate with whales, swim alongside a great white shark, and race with dolphins at play. Includes first-ever images of elusive deepwater creatures, featurettes, music video, filmmaker annotations, and more.
18) Big miracle
Author
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (1 hr., 47 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A small town news reporter and a Greenpeace volunteer join to save a family of majestic gray whales.
Publisher
Artisan Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003], c2002
Edition
Widescreen version
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (83 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Archibald Asparagas, Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and the rest of the Veggie gang set sail on a whale of an adventure in this story of Jonah and the whale as you've never seen it before.
20) Free Willy
Publisher
Warner Bros
Pub. Date
c1993
Physical Desc
1 videorecording (112 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.
Language
English
Description
A heartwarming story about a troubled young boy's touching relationship with an orca whale who is the star attraction at his local adventure park. When the boy learns of the unfortunate plans the park has for his friend, he risks his own life to return Willy to his natural habitat.
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