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December 1, 1997

Season 1

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.

01. 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.

26min
December 1, 1997

02. Survival in the Sea

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

26min
December 1, 1997

03. 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.

26min
February 4, 1998

04. Creatures of Darkness

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

26min
February 4, 1998

05. 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.

26min
April 29, 1998

06. Sharks

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

26min
April 29, 1998

07. City in the Sea

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

26min
June 10, 1998

08. 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.

26min
June 10, 1998

09. 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.

26min
August 5, 1998

10. Filming Secrets

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

26min
August 5, 1998