Planet Earth III Filming Locations: Episode 2 - Oceans
The ocean covers seven tenths of the planet yet much of it remains unexplored. In the Oceans episode, we join David Attenborough on a journey through the vast and changing ocean to reveal the extraordinary behaviours and remarkable adaptations required for life to survive.
- Sea lions live both on land and in the sea.
- They rest and mate on rocky shores or sandy beaches, and they hunt and cool off in the ocean during warm weather.
- Unlike seals, sea lions don’t live in polar regions.
- Sea lions feed on a variety of foods; fish (anchovies, herring, salmon, rockfish, and hake), squid and octopus.
- They are also prey, however, and serve as an important food source for large animals like great white sharks, hammerhead sharks, blue sharks, and killer whales.
The total population is estimated at 265,000; spread across Peru, Uruguay, Argentina, all the way to the Falkland Islands, and a few hundred in Brazil originating from the Uruguayan and Argentinean colonies. The populations in Uruguay and the Falkland Islands are decreasing while those in Argentina and Chile are increasing by 3% annually. The main reasons are competition with fishing fleets and victims of bycatch and climate change on sea currents which impacts fish abundance.
Watching sea lions Mejillones, Chile
The Planet 3 crew filmed sea lions on an anchovy feeding frenzy off the coast however there is easier access on the beaches. La Rinconada Beach is a quiet beach, located 65 km north of Antofagasta and 4 km west of Mejillones, just beside Cerro San Luciano. It is suitable for fishing and sports, and you can also take excursions in the surrounding areas to see the local fauna and flora, such as seagulls, crabs and sea-lions.
With just 12 beautiful suites, each with its own private guide and 4x4, Awasi Atacama is the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding desert at your own pace, and to indulge your interests.
Let Journeysmiths take you on a breathtaking voyage of discovery aboard this luxury superyacht in search of iguanas, whales and flamingos. Unique Aqua Mare will take you through the spectacular volcanic islands of the Galapagos in utmost luxury. Complete with sun deck, outdoor barbeque areas, jacuzzi and panoramic lounge area, this is the ultimate Galapagos experience.
Calving and breeding season in Paracas is from January to March for sea lions and from October to December for fur seals.
Facing Paracas National Reserve and with its own private pier from which you can take cruises to the Ballestas Islands, this hotel is far more than just a base for experiencing the Nazca Lines.
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