Season 1

Water LifeSeason 1

2008
26 Episodes

Episodes

A World of Water
S01E01

A World of Water

From tropical rainforests to coral reefs, mysterious water holds the secrets to life on Earth.

10 Nov 200825m
The Wandering Water
S01E02

The Wandering Water

Water, the messenger of life, never ends its journey through all phases of the water cycle.

17 Nov 200825m
Where Water is Born
S01E03

Where Water is Born

In the mountains, water produces the purest and wildest lakes that are the source of all the rivers on the planet. This ecosystem is home to creatures that must adapt to the cold, clear waters.

24 Nov 200825m
Liquid Roads
S01E04

Liquid Roads

Streams, gullies and brooks form micro-ecosystems teeming with diverse and vibrant life.

01 Dec 200825m
The Quiet Flow
S01E05

The Quiet Flow

Rivers form one of the most varied and diverse ecosystems on the planet.

08 Dec 200825m
The Soup of Life
S01E06

The Soup of Life

Exploring the waters of the wetlands, beginning with algae that are the basis for the food chain.

15 Dec 200825m
Dark Water
S01E07

Dark Water

From mountain tops to cave systems, the flow of water carves natural masterpieces into the land.

22 Dec 200825m
Useful Water
S01E08

Useful Water

The ecosystems found in wells and troughs offer refuge, protection, and food for many species.

29 Dec 200825m
Water's Skin
S01E09

Water's Skin

Life exists on the precarious boundary between the world above water and the world just below.

05 Jan 200925m
Protected Water
S01E10

Protected Water

Snow and ice test the survivability of plants and animals, who adapt in remarkable ways in response.

12 Jan 200925m
Borrowed Water
S01E11

Borrowed Water

The lives of multitudes of creatures tie themselves to seasonal lagoons, pools and ponds.

19 Jan 200925m
Fleeting Water
S01E12

Fleeting Water

The harsh Sahara and Patagonia Deserts home many extraordinarily tough and adaptable creatures.

26 Jan 200925m
Jungle Water
S01E13

Jungle Water

The rainforests houses plants and animals as unknown as the ocean depth's mysteries.

02 Feb 200925m
Salt Forests
S01E14

Salt Forests

Learning the salty secrets of the mangroves and meeting the curious creatures that call it home.

09 Feb 200925m
Kingdom of Tides
S01E15

Kingdom of Tides

Estuaries' mix of fresh and salt water creates a rich cocktail of food for billions of creatures.

16 Feb 200925m
Extreme Water
S01E16

Extreme Water

Salt mines, flats and marshes home many creatures who thrive in the extreme salt life.

23 Feb 200925m
The Frontier of the Sea
S01E17

The Frontier of the Sea

The beach remains a hostile yet essential locale for creatures as they feed, rest, mate and breed.

11 Jan 201025m
On the Seaside
S01E18

On the Seaside

Life on coastlines isn't easy; creatures live clinging to the rocks or seeking refuge in crevasses.

08 Mar 200925m
Under the Sea
S01E19

Under the Sea

Exploring seabeds, and discovering the survival secrets of starfish, sea urchins and catfish.

15 Mar 200925m
In Sight of the Coast
S01E20

In Sight of the Coast

The sea-shaped cliffs create landscapes whose nooks and crannies serve as refuge for many creatures.

22 Mar 200925m
Underwater City
S01E21

Underwater City

Stunning cinematography captures the extraordinary beauty of coral reefs. Millions of polyps construct these vast submerged cities of coral, where resourceful animals have developed ingenious survival strategies to avoid prowling predators.

29 Mar 200925m
The Big Blue
S01E22

The Big Blue

A look at whales, sharks, jellyfish, migrating sea turtles and much more.

05 Apr 200925m
Water's Pulse
S01E23

Water's Pulse

As rainforests, rivers and more are imperiled, so is the existence of the species that inhabit them.

12 Apr 200925m
Uncertain Water
S01E24

Uncertain Water

Scientists examine evidence of climate change and the impact it is having on water and animals.

19 Apr 200925m
Water's Voices
S01E25

Water's Voices

Despite being an essential element for life, humans are making worse and worse use of water.

26 Apr 200925m
Making of Water Life
S01E26

Making of Water Life

Looking at how the creators of "Water Life" followed water's liquid trail across the continents.

03 May 200925m