Proyecto Kraken. En busca del Calamar Gigante | Documental Completo - Planet Doc
Planet Doc
44 min, 36 sec
The video documents the ambitious and challenging endeavor of capturing the first images of a live giant squid in its natural habitat.
Summary
- The team reflects on humanity's exploration of space while much of Earth's oceans remain unexplored.
- The story centers around the giant squid, known to sailors as the Kraken, which has never been seen alive.
- Transglobe Films embarks on a mission to capture the elusive creature on camera, facing numerous technical and environmental challenges.
- The team collaborates with specialists and uses advanced technology, including remote-controlled submarines and infrared cameras.
- Despite setbacks and not capturing the giant squid, the team gathers valuable data and remains determined to continue their quest.
Chapter 1
The video opens with a contemplation of humanity's search for extraterrestrial life contrasted with the vast unexplored oceans on Earth.
- Space exploration is juxtaposed with the unexplored oceans, which cover over half of Earth's surface.
- The narrative suggests that Earth should have been named 'Water' due to its vast oceans.
Chapter 2
The depths of the oceans are introduced as home to unknown creatures, inspiring legends like the Kraken.
- The ocean bed is described as a dark, high-pressure environment with strange creatures and scarce food.
- The Kraken, a mythical sea monster, is revealed to be inspired by the real giant squid, Architeuthis.
Chapter 3
The origins of the Kraken Project by Transglobe Films are detailed, following the discovery of a giant squid.
- In Autumn 2001, a giant squid sighting on the Asturian coast inspired the project to film a live giant squid.
- Transglobe Films, after two years of planning, begins the ambitious project to capture the first images of the creature.
Chapter 4
The team visits a museum in Asturias, which houses the world's largest collection of giant squids.
- The Coordination Centre for the Study and Protection of Marine Species in Asturias becomes a focal point for the team.
- Naturalist Luis Laria's dedication to studying giant squid is highlighted.
Chapter 5
The video delves into the scientific and mythical aspects of the giant squid.
- The giant squid remains both a scientific enigma and a creature of maritime legend.
- Man's historical fear of the sea is explored, along with descriptions of mythical sea monsters.
Chapter 6
The segment focuses on the Architeuthis, the real-life inspiration for the Kraken legend.
- The Danish naturalist's classification of the giant squid, Architeuthis, is discussed.
- The creature's massive size and growth rate are highlighted, but its elusive nature remains.
Chapter 7
The harsh conditions of the deep sea, where the giant squid resides, are detailed.
- The depth of the ocean where the giant squid lives is described as an environment with tremendous pressure and darkness.
- The adaptation of deep-sea creatures to extreme conditions is outlined.
Chapter 8
The detailed preparations for the Kraken Project are explained.
- The team describes the extensive planning and construction of specialized equipment for the underwater cameras.
- The autonomous recording system housed within a floating buoy is a critical component of the project.
Chapter 9
The expedition team sets sail towards the Carrandi fishing ground to begin the Kraken Project.
- Two oceanographic ships, the Investigador and the Científico, carry the team and equipment to the mission site.
- An exclusion zone is requested to keep the area free from maritime traffic.
Chapter 10
The team conducts bathymetry to determine the camera positions and begins deploying equipment in the ocean.
- The Pozo de la Vaca is chosen as the location for the cameras, which are placed at varying depths.
- The underwater canyons of Carrandi are described as the habitat of the giant squid.
Chapter 11
The team successfully deploys the cameras into the depths and awaits the first images.
- The deployment of the cameras is a challenging task due to the Cantabrian Sea's conditions.
- The first images from the ocean depths are received with excitement and anticipation.
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
The team faces setbacks but continues to monitor the ocean depths for signs of the giant squid.
- The cameras capture small light-emitting cephalopods and other deep-sea species.
- Despite equipment failures and the loss of a buoy, the team remains determined.
Chapter 14
With only two cameras left, the team resumes the search for the giant squid.
- The remaining cameras capture more deep-sea creatures, and technical adjustments are made.
- The team's enthusiasm is fueled by the unique opportunity to witness unexplored oceanic environments.
Chapter 15
The team uses bait to attract marine life and deploys a remote-controlled submarine to explore further.
- 1,500 kilos of bait are methodically distributed in the ocean to attract potential prey of the giant squid.
- The Sea Rover submarine is launched into the stormy sea to search for the creature.
Chapter 16
The Sea Rover reveals the desolate ocean landscape and the traces of human impact, but no giant squid.
- The robot uncovers a barren ocean floor with few signs of life and evidence of human activities.
- The team's hope dwindles as the Architeuthis remains elusive.
Chapter 17
In the final days of the campaign, a different species of squid appears on camera, but the Architeuthis remains unseen.
- A Todarodes sagitatus squid is observed, which is of interest to scientists but not the target species.
- The campaign ends without the prized footage of a living giant squid.
Chapter 18
The team reflects on the campaign's accomplishments and expresses a renewed commitment to continue the search for the giant squid.
- The Kraken Project has spurred a new determination within the team to return and succeed.
- Although the primary goal was not met, valuable information was collected and interest in the giant squid has intensified.
Chapter 19
Following the campaign, scientists analyze the data and specimens to gather more knowledge about the giant squid and its environment.
- The male giant squid caught provides new insights into the species.
- The museum's cephalopod collection aids in the study of the species captured on camera during the campaign.
Chapter 20
The Kraken Project concludes its current phase with a commitment to continue exploring and unveiling the secrets of the deep.
- The project affirms the existence of the giant squid in the ocean depths off Asturias.
- Transglobe Films and its team look forward to returning with their cameras to capture the first images of the elusive Kraken.