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Slow-Life time lapse video gives a beautiful glimpse into the life of corals

If you've ever seen one up close you probably know that corals are insanely beautiful, but not exactly action packed -- these animals live at their own pace, one so slow that to a human being they might seem frozen in time. But what would coral look like if it lived in 'normal' speed?

Alexandru Micu by Alexandru Micu
March 23, 2016
in Animals, Biology, Environment, Feature Post, Oceanography, Videos
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If you’ve ever seen one up close you probably know that corals are insanely beautiful, but not exactly action packed — these animals live at their own pace, one so slow that to a human being they might seem frozen in time. But what would coral look like if it lived in ‘normal’ speed?

Image credits to imgur user sushimushi

Slow-Life is an ultra HD-video that allows you to see just that. Playing sequences at ridiculous speeds (the creators converted sequences ranging from 20 minutes to 6 hours in real-time into the second-long shots seen in the video) these pretty-colored stones turn into animals blooming with life.

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In a world of hectic schedules that’s moving ever faster, this video gives a singular and beautiful glimpse into a much slower world beneath the oceans surface. So, pull the curtains, close the lights, get comfortable and enjoy.

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Alexandru Micu

Alexandru Micu

Stunningly charming pun connoisseur, I have been fascinated by the world around me since I first laid eyes on it. Always curious, I'm just having a little fun with some very serious science.

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