Release Date

12 Sep, 2001

Runtime

00:51: (HH:MM)

Total Episode/Season

8/1

Synopsis

A NATURAL HISTORY OF THE OCEANS.

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.

Original Title

The Blue Planet

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12 Sep, 2001

The Blue Planet

12 Sep, 2001

The Blue Planet is a British nature documentary series created and produced by the BBC. It premiered on 12 September 2001 in the United Kingdom. It is narrated by David Attenborough. Described as "the first ever comprehensive series on the natural history of the world's oceans", each of the eight 50-minute episodes examines a different aspect of marine life. The underwater photography included creatures and behaviour that had previously never been filmed.

Created By

Andy Byatt

Alastair Fothergill

Actors

David Attenborough

Crew

Alastair Fothergill

George Fenton

Alastair Fothergill