The Big Blue: Books & Films About the Ocean

The Shallows

DVD - 2016

After her mother's death, an ex-medical student travels to a hidden beach that holds special memories. Little does she know that her quiet day of surfing will become a fight for survival against a killer shark. After her mother's death, an ex-medical student travels to a hidden beach that holds special memories. Little does she know that her quiet day of surfing will become a fight for survival against a killer shark. Show less

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The Light Between Oceans

A Novel

by Stedman, M. L.

Book - 2012

Set in 1920s Australia, the novel follows a young couple, Tom and Lucy, who are keepers of a remote island lighthouse. When a boat washes up on shore carr...Show more Set in 1920s Australia, the novel follows a young couple, Tom and Lucy, who are keepers of a remote island lighthouse. When a boat washes up on shore carrying a baby, it seems that Lucy's dream of having a child will finally come true and Tom does not report the incident. Removed from the outside world, the couple does not realize the consequences of their decision. Show less

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Blue Planet II

Take A Deep Breath

DVD - 2018

A follow-up to the 2001 award-winning show "The Blue Planet." The series explores the breathtaking beauty of the world's oceans in hour-long epi...Show more A follow-up to the 2001 award-winning show "The Blue Planet." The series explores the breathtaking beauty of the world's oceans in hour-long episodes. From the tropics to the Arctic, gorgeous cinematography brings to life the fascinating creatures who live their lives underwater. Show less

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Life of Pi

A Novel

by Martel, Yann

Book - 2001

A fantasy adventure that explores questions of spirituality and practicality. The novel follows Pi, a young Tamil boy, who survives 227 days on the ocean stranded in a boat with a Bengal tiger. A fantasy adventure that explores questions of spirituality and practicality. The novel follows Pi, a young Tamil boy, who survives 227 days on the ocean stranded in a boat with a Bengal tiger. Show less

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Blue Mind

The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected and Better at What You Do

by Nichols, Wallace J.

Book - 2014

This book dives into the psychology of man's link to water and the ocean. It includes stories from nature lovers, athletes, and scientists, among others, as well as new studies in fields like cognitive psychology and medicine. This book dives into the psychology of man's link to water and the ocean. It includes stories from nature lovers, athletes, and scientists, among others, as well as new studies in fields like cognitive psychology and medicine. Show less

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Aquaman

DVD - 2019

Arthur is half human and half Atlantean, descended from the people who inhabit the underwater city of Atlantis. His life is a balancing act between these ...Show more Arthur is half human and half Atlantean, descended from the people who inhabit the underwater city of Atlantis. His life is a balancing act between these two worlds and when Atlantis threatens the human world, Arthur must defend his second home and become who he was born to be. Show less

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Alone

Lost Overboard in the Indian Ocean

by Archibald, Brett

Book - 2017

A powerful story of human determination, this book tells the true story of a South African man who was accidentally stranded at sea for 28 hours during a storm. A powerful story of human determination, this book tells the true story of a South African man who was accidentally stranded at sea for 28 hours during a storm. Show less

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Blackfish

DVD - 2013

A documentary that explores the consequences of keeping killer whales in captivity. It follows the story of one Sea World whale, Tilikum, that was involved in the deaths of three people after experiencing multiple incidents of harassment. A documentary that explores the consequences of keeping killer whales in captivity. It follows the story of one Sea World whale, Tilikum, that was involved in the deaths of three people after experiencing multiple incidents of harassment. Show less

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The Old Man and the Sea

by Hemingway, Ernest

Book - 1985

A classic short novel that won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1953. It tells the story of a battle between an aging fisherman, Santiago, and a large marlin (swordfish). A classic short novel that won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1953. It tells the story of a battle between an aging fisherman, Santiago, and a large marlin (swordfish). Show less

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Captain Phillips

DVD - 2014?

Based on a true story, the film follows Captain Richard Phillips, whose boat is taken over by Somali pirates. The pirates want to collect millions of doll...Show more Based on a true story, the film follows Captain Richard Phillips, whose boat is taken over by Somali pirates. The pirates want to collect millions of dollars in insurance money from the boat's shipping company by imprisoning the sailors on board. Phillips must use his wits and cunning to keep himself and his crew alive. Show less

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