 The documentary was produced in collaboration with scientists from the Census of Marine Life and employed technologies including stabilized cameras for rough seas, an electric mini-helicopter to approach and film marine animals without noise, and submerged cameras both towed and on poles over the side of vessels, resulting in film of over 200 species at more than 50 global locations.Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas recorded a special duet for Disney's North American release titled, "Make a Wave".The documentary was accompanied by a score composed by Bruno Coulais, performed by the Paris Philharmonic Orchestra.