The Spawning Herring
In The Spawning Herring, narrator Sir David Attenborough shows how this fish reproduces through spawning and explains why it chooses this specific ocean area to lay its eggs. This video is an excerpt from BBC’s Nature's Great Events, a documentary series that showcases some of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on Earth, exploring how life adapts to natural events that can transform entire landscapes.
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Q: What clues would lead you to think the herrings were spawning?
A: The water would look white or milky and there would be lots of fish.
Q: Why do the herrings spawn in this location?
A: There is lots of plankton in this area, giving their babies enough to eat.
Q: Why are the sea lions attracted here while the herrings spawn?
A: Sea lions come to this area to take advantage of the bounty of fish.
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