Documentary 52 minutes ~ Color <br /> <br />The sea snake, serpent of the sea, is a highly venomous creature, its venom is ten times more potent than the cobra. <br /> <br />Many native fishermen die from sea snake bites in the islands north of Australia, but, fatalities are rare in Australia. The sea snake does give its victim a chance to survive. It mouths its prey before it bites. The venom is slow to take effect, but, without treatment it causes flaccid paralysis - the victim simply goes to sleep and dies. <br /> <br />Marion Reef is a coral atoll in the Coral Sea, 200 miles off the central Queensland coast, and home to a variety of sea snake species. Its blue waters are unbelievably clear - 50 metres visibility is the norm. <br /> <br />The corals are luxuriant, sharks present, and its coral islands are like emeralds in a rainbow sea. Its' a Garden of Eden with its own special serpent. <br /> <br />Marine scientists accompany Ben Cropp on his vessel "Freedom" to Marion Reef. A great deal is yet to be learnt about the behavior of sea snakes. <br /> <br />Stars: Bed Cropp
