The Humboldt Current
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S1 E1 - Genesis
February 10, 202251minIn Chile's Torres del Paine melt from snow-covered mountains feeds finger-like fjords as they reach out to the sea to join the current lowering its salinity. Rivers estuaries and wetlands are home to many wading birds and the countless inlets and bays are magnets for rare dolphins and orcas.Subscribe for $2.99/month for 3 month(s) and $4.99/month thereafter, or rent or buyS1 E2 - Renewal
February 10, 202251minThe Humboldt Current is slower than most ocean currents but it’s the most dynamic in the world because it travels for such a long distance. Upwelling from the deepest trenches brings nutrients to the surface allowing phytoplankton to bloom laying the foundation for an intricate marine food chainSubscribe for $2.99/month for 3 month(s) and $4.99/month thereafter, or rent or buyS1 E3 - Arrival
February 10, 202251minThe current is followed by a unique population of Chilean blue whales and is the last refuge for other extremely rare marine mammals. From the chill of its deepest depths to the wind on its highest cliffs the current creates unusual habitats and is a study in survival.Subscribe for $2.99/month for 3 month(s) and $4.99/month thereafter, or rent or buy
