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The Blue Planet

The Blue Planet

A NATURAL HISTORY OF THE OCEANS.

20018.41 Season8 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Produced by Alastair Fothergill
NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Self - Narrator (voice)

Themes & Keywords

oceanseafishwildlifeminiseriesanimalsnaturenature documentarywild seaunderwater worldunderwater lifemarine lifeoceansseas

About The Blue Planet

The Blue Planet is a documentary series that first aired in 2001 exploring themes of ocean, sea, fish, wildlife, miniseries, animals. it stars David Attenborough. 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.

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