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Gorgeous docuseries explores current's ecosystem.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 8+?
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Where to Watch
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What's the Story?
The Humboldt Current is a miniseries about a particular ocean current in South America. The documentary explores the current's ecosystem, which includes whales and other ocean currents. It also gives a primer on how currents work, in particular, where this one flows and originates.
Is It Any Good?
A rare female narrator gently voices the educational details of this beautiful but slow-moving documentary series. It's not just about the ocean; it also takes viewers to Patagonia, where water from Andes feeds dry grasslands and the pumas that live there.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about currents. Did you know how currents worked before you watched this documentary? How does the moon affect water?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 1, 2021
- Network : Max
- Genre : Educational
- TV rating :
- Last updated : December 10, 2025
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