Silver Screen Science - Meg 2: The Trench
The Common Descent Podcast
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Exploring the Deep-Sea Environment in 'The Trench'
The chapter delves into the deep-sea environment portrayed in the movie 'The Trench', highlighting the lack of photosynthesis, diverse sources of food, presence of vents, and grouping of various deep-sea elements like bioluminescent organisms and scary fish. It discusses the trapped nature of deep-sea creatures, the sequel's additional antagonists, and the expedition aspect with characters using submersibles for research while deviating from scientific protocols for action. The dynamic of a research team combating megs, a mix of scientists and heroes with specific skills mirroring Jurassic Park, and the theme of monsterizing animals are also explored.
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