The Blue Planet

The Blue Planet 2001

A NATURAL HISTORY OF THE OCEANS.

8.4 HD TV Show 51m 2001-09-12 Ended

Sir David Attenborough narrates this critically acclaimed series that dives deep into the marine environment of Planet Earth. Although two-thirds of the world's surface is covered with water, scientists know less about the oceans than they do about the surface of the moon. This limited series travels from various coasts to the poles to examine watery denizens ranging from the gigantic blue whale to microscopic coral polyps.

Storyline

Sir David Attenborough narrates this critically acclaimed series that dives deep into the marine environment of Planet Earth. Although two-thirds of the world's surface is covered with water, scientists know less about the oceans than they do about the surface of the moon. This limited series travels from various coasts to the poles to examine watery denizens ranging from the gigantic blue whale to microscopic coral polyps.

Original title The Blue Planet
Release Date 2001-09-12
Runtime 51m
Status Ended
Director Alastair Fothergill
Production Discovery
Network BBC One
Language English
Country United Kingdom
Seasons 1
Episodes 8