Movies and TvShows featuring "sturgeon" theme.

Set in the 1820s during the Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Empire, the film follows the journey of a Greek pirate named Ioannis Varvakis. After smuggling caviar to Russia, Varvakis amasses a fortune and becomes a successful businessman, all while maintaining his love for freedom and his country. Along the way, he encounters various challenges, including disease outbreaks and political instability, but his unwavering patriotism drives him to continue his quest for both personal wealth and the liberation of Greece.

Untamed Romania takes viewers on a journey through the untamed wilderness of Romania, from the Danube Delta to the Carpathian Mountains, showcasing its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. The documentary explores the rich ecosystems of Romania, including encounters with brown bears, wild boars, wolves, and rare species like the Danube sturgeon. It also highlights the beauty of Romania's ancient ruins and its unique wildlife, such as wild horses and golden eagles. Untamed Romania is a captivating exploration of the untamed nature of Romania and its importance for conservation.

The River Danube is home to a fish that grows larger than the Great White Shark. Although it leads a secretive life, the Beluga Sturgeon – the King of the Danube – produces the most prized food in the whole world. For over 200 million years, the 8-metre long fish had no enemies, and yet today it is on the verge of extinction. Evolution did not prepare the fish for pollution, river regulation and overfishing. Beluga caviar is traded for up to 20,000 dollars per kilogramme. Ironically, the high price of this precious product could save the animals from a premature disappearance from planet earth.

Research is underway at Virginia Commonwealth University to uncover the secrets of a charismatic, endangered species, the Atlantic sturgeon. This short documentary follows Dr. Matt Balazik as he discovers, for the first time, the sturgeon migration using acoustic transmitter tags.