Aliens of the Deep

Aliens of the Deep is a 2005 American documentary film directed by James Cameron and Steven Quale. The film was released on January 28, 2005.
== Plot ==
Cameron joins up aboard the Russian research vessel Akademik Mstislav Keldysh with a group of NASA scientists, as well as some American marine biologists, to investigate ten hydrothermal vents in both the Atlantic and Pacific. The vents have their own unique ecosystem, which support diverse organisms such as giant tube worms, swarms of blind white crabs, and vast amounts of shrimp which are capable of seeing water that is heated by the vents. These creatures do not require sunlight like other organisms, and instead obtain their energy from the vents. They are able to survive in the superheated and sulfurous water. Because of this, the documentary suggests that this is what life beyond Earth might look like. As some alien ecosystems are likely to be a lot harsher than a typical terrestrial ecosystem, these exotic vents provide an insight into some of the forms that alien life might take.
The documentary shows Cameron's passion for exploring the oceans, as well as his interest in extra-terrestrial life. It also showcases the technology employed to reach such depths.
== Cast ==
* Anatoly M. Sagalevitch as Himself
* Genya Chernaiev as Himself
* Victor Nischeta as Himself
* Pamela Conrad as Herself
* Arthur "Lonne" Lane as Himself
* Jim Childress as Himself
* Dijanna Figueroa as Herself
* Michael Henry as Himself
* Kevin Hand as Himself
* Maya Tolstoy as Herself
* Loretta Hidalgo as Herself
* Kelly Snook as Herself
* Megan McArthur as Herself
* Tori Hoehler as Herself
* Charles Pellegrino as Himself
Category:Films
Category:Documentaries
Category:Live-action Films
Category:2005 Films
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