Before the black gold made some families of the Arabian peninsula immensely wealthy, nomades settled down along the southern side of the Persian Gulf and risked their lives by fishing the earliest source of wealth in the region : pearls. Today, the practice has disappeared, but the Emirates still possess one of the most fabulous pearl’s treasure in the world. Here is an investigation on a well kept secret.
Culture – 4 chapters
Exploring Albania’s coast, the OCEAN71 team has discovered the existence of a forgotten antique city. The take-over of this port by Julius Ceasar during the Civil War has been one of the key events that led him to absolute power. Swiss archaeologists are currently the first to study the site. Discover this exclusive documentary through the 4 episodes of the first season.
Ecology – 1 chapter
The chemical tanker, YM Uranus, was hit by the bulk freighter Hanjin Richzad at the tip of the Brittany coast. OCEAN71 Magazine journalists found the crippled ship while it was towed. Exclusive images.
