The Living Planet S01E11 - The Open Ocean

Episode Overview

This episode delves into the mysteries of the ocean, exploring its diverse geography and rich ecosystems. It highlights the various features of the ocean floor, such as deep trenches, towering mountains, and expansive plains. The narrative introduces an array of marine life, showcasing creatures from the deep, including jellyfish, crabs, rays, sharks, tunas, dolphins, narwhals, whales, walruses, seals, and colorful fish, along with ducks and cuttlefish. It also examines distinct habitats like kelp forests, coral reefs, underwater deserts, the Sargasso Sea, the Gulf Stream, and the Grand Banks. The episode raises concerns about the impact of commercial fishing on these ecosystems.

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