Fans of cryptids and more specifically, the Loch Ness monster, have something to look forward to this month with the premiere of “Loch Ness Monster: New Evidence,” a two-hour special that gives an exclusive first look at Dr. Neil Gemmell’s high tech monster hunt that uses a cutting-edge scientific technique called environmental DNA (eDNA).
Gemmell and his team collected water samples from all over the loch, which were filtered for DNA fragments. If there’s monster DNA in the loch, Gemmell will find it. He’ll put the leading theories to the ultimate scientific test. Is Nessie a giant sturgeon or catfish as many contend? Could it be a new, undiscovered species of large eel? Is it a lost relic of the dinosaur era that captured the world’s imagination in the infamous, black and white “Surgeon’s Photo,” taken in 1934? Gemmell’s stunning evidence is sure to launch a new chapter in the search for the Loch Ness monster. On September 5, 2019, Dr. Gemmell and his team announced the results of their astonishing study.
“Our cameras have been behind the scenes capturing all of the drama and finally revealing that several leading theories can be scientifically dismissed. Now, the most thorough eDNA study of the loch in history will have its day in the spotlight,” said Matthew Butler, general manager, Travel Channel.
Professor Gemmell made it clear from the start that the monster myth was always, “the bait on a very large science hook.”
“Perhaps the most lasting legacy of this adventure will be that millions of people now know about the power of eDNA to understand, monitor and protect our environment.” Gemmell adds he hopes his recent foray to Loch Ness may inspire others to explore the world in this new way.
The special premieres in the U.S. on Travel Channel on Sunday, September 15 at 8 PM ET/PT and in the United Kingdom on Discovery Channel on Sunday, September 15 at 7 PM.
Check out “Loch Ness Monster: New Evidence” on TravelChannel.com for more, including special show extras, behind-the-scenes photos and exclusive videos.
