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Langue

Season 1

Season 1

December 1, 1997·10 épisodes·4h 20min
Synopsis

Take the plunge into a fantastic world of incredible creatures. Academy Award winner Linda Hunt narrates this mesmerizing, breathtakingly photographed series that explores the mysteries of the ocean depths. Seven-time Emmy-winning underwater filmmakers Howard and Michele Hall are your guides to an incredible world of fascinating and fearsome creatures. Gaze in wonder at spectacular scenes, compelling sights and exotic behaviors never before filmed.

Épisodes · 10
E1

Cathedral in the Sea

Visit the submarine forests of giant kelp in the Northeastern Pacific Ocean, one of the most spectacular marine ecosystems on Earth.

26min·Dec 1, 1997
E2

Survival in the Sea

Reveals ocean creatures' reproduction habits and how they defend themselves from predators.

26min·Dec 1, 1997
E3

Venom

Deadly venom is just one of the survival strategies employed by anemones, scorpion fish, lion fish and other creatures that pack a deadly sting.

26min·Feb 4, 1998
E4

Creatures of Darkness

Profiles the sea's nocturnal dwellers, including harbor seals and the squid.

26min·Feb 4, 1998
E5

The Great Whales

Enter the world of the great whales and observe the magnificent humpback whales, the rare blue whale and the California grey whale.

26min·Apr 29, 1998
E6

Sharks

Reveals never-before-seen predation behaviors of the hammerhead, blue, basking and great white sharks.

26min·Apr 29, 1998
E7

City in the Sea

Reveals the staggering diversity of animal life in the Caribbean coral reef.

26min·Jun 10, 1998
E8

Star Gardens

An unprecedented look at the reef community beneath the cold waters of the North Pacific. Time-lapse photography captures amazing footage of starfish behavior.

26min·Jun 10, 1998
E9

Mountain in the Sea

Travel to the tiny island of Cocos off the west coast of Costa Rica; a refuge for large migratory marine animals.

26min·Aug 5, 1998
E10

Filming Secrets

Plunges viewers into the world of under-water film-making with Michele and Howard Hall and their dedicated crew.

26min·Aug 5, 1998