Twice a year along the West Coast, elephant seals set out on a search for food. After swimming thousands of miles and diving to unbelievable depths, they will have traveled farther in a year than any other mammal on earth.
Featuring underwater footage, the documentary “A Seal’s Life” portrays the journey of northern elephant seals as they make their incredible migration across the North Pacific.
Filmmaker Drew Wharton will enlighten audiences with an open discussion about the documentary’s filming and production at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s special screening of the film Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m.
Taking more than two years to film, the documentary features elephant seals in their natural habitats, featuring locations such as the Channel Islands, Piedras Blancas, Ano Nuevo State Reserve, the Farallon Islands, Point Reyes National Seashore and Isla de Guadalupe, Mexico.
The film is narrated by renowned oceanographer and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Sylvia A. Earle, whose knowledge is said to play a key role in telling the story.
Tickets are $4 for aquarium members and $7 for non-members. The Aquarium of the Pacific is located at 100 Aquarium Way in Long Beach.
For more information, call (562) 590-3100 or visit www.aquariumofpacific.org.
