Waves Beneath The Water, Secrets of freshwater life revealed

Waves Beneath The Water, Secrets of freshwater life revealed

2022 · 53 min · Documentary

A journey into the hidden world of the Netherlands, beneath the water's surface, where extraordinary creatures inhabit a wondrous habitat. Thirty years ago, filming there would have been unthinkable: the polluted, murky waters were devoid of life. Now, the many efforts to protect the environment are paying off...

Directed by Arthur de Bruin · Written by Arthur de Bruin

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Gijs Scholten van Aschat Narrator (voice)

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