Episode
NOVA: Swimming With Whales
Overview
Gregory Peck narrates a scientific voyage around Vancouver Island in search of whales. Humpbacks, Killers, Grays and other whale species make their appearance in spectacular, never-before-seen footage both above and below the waves.
Details
- Series
- NOVA
- Season
- Season 18
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 1991-03-05
- Runtime
- 55 min
Episode context
Swimming With Whales is Episode 9 in Season 18 of NOVA. It aired on 1991-03-05. The runtime is 55 min.
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