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Nature

The Blue Planet

David Attenborough narrates a natural history of the oceans.

1. Introduction (58 mins)

1. Introduction

This travels to the very depths of the seas, to reveal a spectacular variety of life.

58 mins

David Attenborough looks at the strange creatures that live in the depths of the ocean.

Looking at the hunting skills of whales, dolphins, tuna, shark and rapier-nosed billfish.

A look at the survival techniques of creatures in the Arctic and Antarctic.

5. Seasonal Seas

Exploring the richest waters on earth, where the solar cycle drives an explosion of life.

This programme focuses on the amazingly fragile ecosystems of the world's coral reefs.

How tides create opportunities for marine life, as dolphins play a deadly game of catch.

How animals from in and around the sea make use of coastal areas.

A diary of the titanic effort behind the filming of Blue Planet.