
Lake Malawi life
Malawi's extraordinary population of cichlids evolved from a single ancestor thousands of years ago. High-definition video allows fantastic clarity underwater and makes the most of available light, even allowing some shots at night. A very experienced underwater cameraman, used to approaching animals without effecting their behaviour, used an underwater tripod to film some of the close-ups.
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