Season 1

Secrets of the Ocean RealmSeason 1

1997
10 Episodes

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.

Episodes

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S01E01

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.

01 Dec 199726m
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S01E02

Survival in the Sea

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

01 Dec 199726m
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S01E03

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.

04 Feb 199826m
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S01E04

Creatures of Darkness

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

04 Feb 199826m
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S01E05

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.

29 Apr 199826m
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S01E06

Sharks

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

29 Apr 199826m
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S01E07

City in the Sea

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

10 Jun 199826m
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S01E08

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.

10 Jun 199826m
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S01E09

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.

05 Aug 199826m
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S01E10

Filming Secrets

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

05 Aug 199826m