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The Great Feast
The arrival of spring sunshine triggers an explosion of life in Alaska’s coastal waters so great that it eclipses even the Amazon rainforest., Whales and sea lions journey to the seas off Alaska to feed on plankton bloom, an explosion of plant life., David Attenborough narrates this spectacular nature series. Whales and sea lions journey to the seas off Alaska to feed on plankton bloom., Every summer in the seas of Alaska, humpback whales, sea lions and killer whales depend on an explosion of plant life, the plankton bloom. It transforms these seas into the richest on Earth. But will these animals survive to enjoy the great feast? Whales and sea lions alike have obstacles to overcome, with the humpback whales migrating 3,000 miles from Hawaii, losing a third of their body weight along the way. The cameras follow their dramatic and heart-rending journey., Documentary series. Every summer in the seas of Alaska, humpback whales, sea lions and killer whales depend on an explosion of plant life, the plankton bloom. It transforms these seas into the richest on Earth. But will these animals survive to enjoy the great feast? Whales and sea lions alike have obstacles to overcome, with the humpback whales migrating 3,000 miles from Hawaii, losing a third of their body weight along the way. The cameras follow their dramatic and heart-rending journey., With David Attenborough. Documentary series. Every summer in the seas of Alaska, humpback whales, sea lions and killer whales depend on an explosion of plant life, the plankton bloom. It transforms these seas into the richest on Earth. But will these animals survive to enjoy the great feast? Whales and sea lions alike have obstacles to overcome, with the humpback whales migrating 3,000 miles from Hawaii, losing a third of their body weight along the way. The cameras follow their dramatic and heart-rending journey., Whales and sea lions alike journey to the seas off Alaska every summer to feed on the plankton bloom.