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The Blue Planet

The long-awaited documentary series explores the intricate web of life in the world's oceans, the culmination of five years of meticulous research and production.

"Exploring the Wonders of the Seas"

Episodes:

Episode 1 Ocean World

1. Ocean World

Aired: Sep 12, 2001

The ocean's influence dominates the world's weather systems and supports an e...

Episode 2 The Deep

2. The Deep

Aired: Sep 19, 2001

The deep sea, which gets darker with increasing depth until no more sunlight ...

Episode 3 Open Ocean

3. Open Ocean

Aired: Sep 26, 2001

Endless blue stretches in every direction. The sea bed is a staggering eight ...

Episode 4 Frozen Seas

4. Frozen Seas

Aired: Oct 3, 2001

Life on the edge of a frozen sea is tough. Ice at both poles is constantly mo...

Episode 5 Seasonal Seas

5. Seasonal Seas

Aired: Oct 10, 2001

Shafts of sunlight are the vital source of energy used by the countless billi...

Episode 6 Coral Seas

6. Coral Seas

Aired: Oct 17, 2001

Coral reefs are the rainforests of the sea; fish compete for food, territory ...

Episode 7 Tidal Seas

7. Tidal Seas

Aired: Oct 24, 2001

Tidal marshes are one of the most productive parts of the world. Numerous pla...

Episode 8 Coasts

8. Coasts

Aired: Oct 31, 2001

The boundary between land and sea is an exciting place, with seabirds, turtle...

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The Blue Planet Videos

The Blue Planet Seas of Life trailer vhs.

The Blue Planet Seas of Life trailer vhs.

Info about The Blue Planet

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary