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Chasing Coral

2017·Movie·93 min·7.7(131)

Coral reefs are the nursery for all life in the oceans, a remarkable ecosystem that sustains us. Yet with carbon emissions warming the seas, a phenomenon called “coral bleaching”—a sign of mass coral death—has been accelerating around the world, and the public has no idea of the scale or implication of the catastrophe silently raging underwater.

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Where to watch Chasing Coral in United States

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About Chasing Coral

Chasing Coral is a 2017 English-language documentary film directed by Jeff Orlowski. The cast is led by Andrew Ackerman, Pim Bongaerts, Neal Cantin. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Chasing Coral was produced by Sustainable Films, Exposure Labs, and Argent Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 16, 2017.

Director
Jeff Orlowski
Writers
Jeff Orlowski, Vickie Curtis, Davis Coombe
Release date
March 16, 2017
OTT release
July 14, 2017
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Sustainable Films, Exposure Labs, Argent Pictures
#global warming#scuba diving#time lapse photography#underwater photography#marine biology

Chasing Coral cast & crew

Chasing Coral was directed by Jeff Orlowski and written by Jeff Orlowski, Vickie Curtis, and Davis Coombe.

The cast features Andrew Ackerman as Himself, Pim Bongaerts as Himself - Additional Featured Scientist, Neal Cantin as Himself - Additional Featured Scientist, Phil Dustan as Himself - Scientific Advisor, Ruth Gates as Herself - Scientific Advisor, and Manuel González-Rivero as Himself - Additional Featured Scientist.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dan Romer, cinematography is by Jeff Orlowski, and it was produced by Jeff Orlowski and Larissa Rhodes.

Is Chasing Coral worth watching?

Chasing Coral holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 131 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy documentary, Chasing Coral is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Chasing Coral

In United States, you can stream Chasing Coral on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on July 14, 2017.

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Cast of Chasing Coral

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Andrew Ackerman

Himself

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Pim Bongaerts

Himself - Additional Featured Scientist

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Neal Cantin

Himself - Additional Featured Scientist

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Phil Dustan

Himself - Scientific Advisor

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Ruth Gates

Herself - Scientific Advisor

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Manuel González-Rivero

Himself - Additional Featured Scientist

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Ove Hoegh-Guldberg

Himself - Chief Scientific Advisor

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Joanie Kleypas

Herself - Scientific Advisor

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Justin Marshall

Himself - Scientific Advisor

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Trevor Mendelow

Himself

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Rupert Ormond

Himself - Additional Featured Scientist

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James Porter

Himself - Scientific Advisor

Chasing Coral — FAQs

Where can I watch Chasing Coral in United States?

Chasing Coral is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.

Is Chasing Coral on Netflix?

Yes — Chasing Coral is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is Chasing Coral in?

Chasing Coral is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Chasing Coral?

Chasing Coral runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).

What is Chasing Coral rated?

It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 131 ratings.

When did Chasing Coral release on OTT?

Chasing Coral became available digitally on July 14, 2017.

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