Doorway to the Deep
4 Extra Debut. James Nestor investigates the exhilarating world of freediving, and his search for the elusive 'doorway to the deep'. From 2014.
In his book, 'Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science and What the Ocean Tells Us About Ourselves', American journalist James Nestor investigates the world of freediving, both competitive and scientific.
He learns how to stay underwater for extended periods; goes shark-tagging; has a close encounter with sperm whales; plunges to 2,500 feet in a DIY submarine; unveils startling facets of human physiology – most notably the extraordinary life-preserving reflexes known as the Master Switch of Life.
And we learn about the old and new life-forms that inhabit our deep oceans – a habitat with the greatest biodiversity on earth, yet most of it remains unknown.
Abridged and produced by Pippa Vaughan.
A Loftus production for BBC Radio 4.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Pippa Vaughan |
| Abridger | Pippa Vaughan |
| Writer | James Nestor |
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Mon 21 Jul 201409:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Tue 22 Jul 201400:30BBC Radio 4
- Mon 24 Jun 201914:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 25 Jun 201902:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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