Projects
“Mystery Mardi Gras Shipwreck”
One hour HD Documentary (In Production)
A mysterious sinking, a group of dedicated scientists and technicians and a 200 year old shipwreck have all collided in the Gulf of Mexico. Four thousand feet below the choppy seas the remains of a 19th century shipwreck lie in wait and a month long expedition has been mounted to uncover her secrets. This is the deepest underwater archaeological project ever attempted and Nautilus Productions will spend 18 months working with archaeologists, conservators and scientists from Texas A&M and the Minerals Management Service to create a one hour, high definition, educational documentary about the project.
The Mardi Gras Shipwreck site is located just off the Louisiana coast in the Gulf of Mexico in nearly 4000 feet of sea water. The team will use a state of the art Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to survey the wreck and recover artifacts from the site. Information indicates the shipwreck may date between 1810 and 1820 time period and could possibly be a War of 1812 gun runner or British trader. After recovery Texas A&M's Center for Marine Conservation will conserve the historical treasures removed from the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico for public display at the Louisiana State Museum.
Available for HD broadcast licensing in July ’08.
Mardi Gras Trailer.mov
www.nautilusproductions.com/mardigrasshipwreck.html
"THE KILL ZONE"
Aired in 2003 on National Geographic International Channel
False Bay, South Africa. This idyllic location perched at the tip of the world may be the most dangerous place on the planet. Here lurks the most feared predator known to man . . . the Great White shark. And no animal is safe when they enter "The Kill Zone."
"The Kill ZONE" is a one hour doc that explores the unique hunting skills of the Great White Sharks of False Bay, South Africa. No where else on Earth can you witness 16 foot Great White sharks catapulting into the air while stalking and killing their prey.
For divers and adventurers this is a chance to go nose to nose with the most feared animal on earth without the safety of a steel cage or mesh suit. These perfect killing machines have become the unrivaled acrobats of the shark world and the kings of the deadliest place on earth in the "Kill Zone."
"Assault on America - The Battle for Torpedo Junction"
Take a personal look at the German U-boat war on the East Coast. Visit with the witnesses and victims of the carnage and German submariners as they share their experiences of World War II. Find out why the East Coast was called torpedo alley and visit the bones of the U352 as she lies in 120' of water 26 miles off the North Carolina coast.
Aired on the Canadian History Channel in 2001.
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"National Geographic Today"
The Nautilus Productions crew is hard at work on stories for the National Geographic Channel's news magazine - National Geographic Today. Already, the Nautilus crew has covered the recovery of the turret of the USS Monitor, tagged sharks with the Shark Research Institute, examined Lionfish populations in the Atlantic with NOAA and much more. Check your local listings for National Geographic Today on the National Geographic Channel. We'll see you on TV!
DIVELOG is a new weekly half hour television series that features the work of underwater filmmakers from around the world. Currently in production each half hour episode features some underwater theme and focuses on shipwrecks, history, biology, marine life or undersea research. We have covered topics as diverse as Great White sharks in South Africa, the Aquarius underwater habitat in the Florida Keys, US Army Special Forces divers, manatees, German Uboats, Fiji and much more. The DIVELOG series is targeted to adventurers, divers, snorkelers or anyone with an interest in travel and the majesty of the underwater world.
We're looking for is a 4:30 to 5 minute long self contained stories or packages about a favorite dive or location, a marine life encounter, a shipwreck or other maritime related subject. Stories with strong science content are preferred but not required.
We're looking for is a 4:30 to 5 minute long self contained story or package about a favorite dive or location, a marine life encounter, a shipwreck or other dive related subject. Stories with strong science content are preferred but not required.
To learn more go to the DIVE LOG homepage and get "on the air."
LIARS & LEGENDS
Airing on Turner South (a division of the Turner Networks & AOL Time/Warner)
SHARK HUNT
In June of 2001 the Nautilus crew produced a the first ever shark hunt in North Carolina's waters using bait, chum and a cage. Will they find a Great White or some other underwater denizen? Tune in to find out on this piece originally produced for Turner South's Liars & Legends.
GRAVEYARD OF THE ATLANTIC
Also during June of 2001 the Nautilus crew took viewers back in time nearly 60 years to out why the East Coast was called torpedo alley. We visited the bones of a German Uboat and the casaulties of German submarines in this historical and underwater video produced for Turner South.
Look for the work of the Nautilus crew every week on Turner South's Liars & Legends and Off The Menu.
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