The Blue Planet

Specials

A documentary series on life in and around seas. The series covers: oceans - their impact on the planet, deep sea, open ocean, frozen seas, seasonal seas, coral seas, tidal seas and coasts. Written and narrated by David Attenborough (of course!).

Where to Watch Specials

6 Episodes

Making Waves
E9
Making WavesThe making of The Blue Planet.
Deep Trouble
E10
Deep TroubleThe combination of overfishing and modern technology has depleted fish stocks across the world's oceans. The program explores the problems, and offers several solutions to the problems.
The Abyss
E11
The AbyssCameras are sent to the last great frontier on our planet - the deep sea - to reveal an amazing world including rare footage of the most incredible sea-life.
Dive to Shark Volcano
E12
Dive to Shark Volcano"Dive to Shark Volcano" joins divers on a search for seven species of sharks in seven days near Cocos Island, 300 miles off the coast of Costa Rica.
Amazon Abyss
E13
Amazon Abyss"Amazon Abyss" explores the world beneath the surface of the Amazon River. Until this feature was filmed, no one had ever explored the depths of the Amazon due to the harsh conditions. The Amazon's swift and treacherous currents and dark water, stained by sediment, conceals ¼ ton Cayman alligators, stingrays, piranhas and anacondas. Veteran divers and naturalists braved the challenge to explore this new frontier.
Seas of Life
E16
Seas of Life