Synopsis: 71% of our planet‘s surface is covered by the Ocean. Life on our planet originated in the sea – billions of years ago, and the Ocean has maintained favorable conditions for life on Earth ever since. Modern human civilizations and the industrial exploitation of natural resources has disrupted the balance on our planet. Natural habitats are on the brink of collapse. For a long time, it was believed that the ocean is “too big to fail”, no matter what…
It it believed that life on Earth originated at volcanic hot springs. White smokers and black smokers still exist today, mostly in the deep sea. In a few places on this planet, volcanic hot springs are within the reach of scuba divers. Like the ones in the deep sea, they are an important habitat and attract a universe of marine life, often highly camouflaged or extremely tiny. Dive into a world of fish that look like sponges, crabs that decorate…
The Jetlagged KIDS! Episode 1 – Fish with Superpowers – The Clownfish and the Shark In the sea, there are many animals with real superpowers. Some fish even have unique abilities. The shark, for example, can smell 10,000 times better than humans. And the clownfish rubs itself with anemone slime, which is poisonous to all other fish, for protection! But that’s not all – in this film, The Jetlagged show you what else makes sharks and clownfish so special! AWARDS:…
A film by Annette Scheurich Documentary (2022, 52 Min.), ARTE G.E.I.E. Sun, sand and sea – for us humans, beaches are the epitome of holidays and relaxation. But they are also habitats for animals and plants. An amazing microcosm of nature unfolds between parasols and deckchairs – if you look closely. The actual inhabitants of the beach have developed different strategies to adapt to the tourist hustle and bustle. Whether beach cat, seagull, sand flea, octopus or crab – they…
Protecting Indonesia’s Manta Rays In this multi-award-winning documentary, The Jetlagged accompany manta ray researcher Elitza Germanov (Marine Megafauna Foundation) on a field trip in Komodo in Indonesia. Manta ray numbers are declining because their gills have recently become a dubious trend in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Numerous conservation efforts are taking place to protect the gentle ocean giants, including “Citizen Science” projects to identify individuals by their unique spot patterns on their bellies. The filmmakers document the efforts of scientists and…
Our planet is drowning in trash, because we have become addicted to single-use and disposable plastic. Researchers estimate that of the over 8.3 billion tons of plastic ever produced, only 9% has been recycled. The environmental consequences, on land and in our oceans, are severe and undeniable. Even though the world is slowly waking up to the problem, the global volume of plastic waste continues to grow every year. Frequently, trash gets disposed in the environment, in rivers and in…
The ocean still is the biggest mystery of our planet. With an average depth of 4 kilometers, most of its secrets are hidden in the deep where humans can’t survive. Average scuba divers may explore the first 30 meters of it – but some people are pushing the boundaries and are stretching physical laws to venture deeper. One of them is Philip Christoff, technical diving instructor at Manta Dive Gili Trawangan and Fourth Element team diver. Technical diving makes it…
The Jetlagged are known for powerful films about the underwater world and films that bring awareness to the issues that are threatening our oceans. The ongoing climate crisis, unregulated fishing/overfishing and plastic pollution put the oceans, its ecosystems and all marine life in danger. This film is a message to all divers and ocean lovers – we are the voice of the ocean! Let’s raise it to protect it!
Check out The Jetlagged’s first 360/VR experience, produced in cooperation with ZMT Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research. Join us on a journey through the Coral Triangle and its magnificent coral reefs. These underwater gardens have the largest biodiversity of life on Earth and can only be compared to tropical rainforests. But as the planet keeps warming, our oceans are changing. Coral bleaching, ocean acidification, overfishing and pollution are threatening the world’s coral reefs and their fragile ecosystems. Our oceans…
The life cycle of a marine turtle is complex. Nowadays, they are facing challenging changes to their habitats and encounter all kinds new dangers imposed upon them by modern humans. All sea turtle species are threatened with extinction. To help save sea turtles, marine conservation facilities around the world hatch sea turtle eggs and keep the hatchlings in tanks until they have grown stronger and more fit for a survival in the wild. The Jetlagged’s short film “Fragile” talks with…
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