The Blue Planet
The Blue Planet

The Blue Planet

2001 1 Seasons 8 Episodes ⭐ 8.4 Documentary

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Introduction

Experience the power of the blue whale - the largest mammal ever to grace our planet. Learn how the sun and moon help co

EP 2

The Deep

A place of mountain ranges, perpetual night, pressures extremes and cold... and the weirdest life forms on our planet. D

EP 3

Open Ocean

In the immense space of the open ocean the sea bed is a staggering five miles below the surface and the nearest island i

EP 4

Frozen Seas

An environment where only the toughest survive, the Arctic and Antarctic are unrelenting habitats. Only in spring does l

EP 5

Seasonal Seas

As the days grow longer, billions of microscopic plankton bloom under the blazing sun. Here in the temperate seas, three

EP 6

Coral Seas

Bathed in bright sunlight and warm clear water, the coral reef is a rich oasis of life - the rainforest of the sea. Biza

EP 7

Tidal Seas

The sun and moon move billions of tons of water with every turn of the tide. The strongest tides empty entire bays, smas

EP 8

Coasts

From rocky cliffs to gentle dunes, the coasts are always changing. Day in and day out, they are battered by crashing wav

Popular Cast

David Attenborough
David Attenborough
Self - Narrator (voice)