Secrets of the Ocean Realm
Season 1
December 1, 1997
10Episodes
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
1. Cathedral in the Sea
December 1, 1997
26 min
Visit the submarine forests of giant kelp in the Northeastern Pacific Ocean, one of the most spectacular marine ecosystems on Earth.
2. Survival in the Sea
December 1, 1997
26 min
Reveals ocean creatures' reproduction habits and how they defend themselves from predators.
3. Venom
February 4, 1998
26 min
Deadly venom is just one of the survival strategies employed by anemones, scorpion fish, lion fish and other creatures that pack a deadly sting.
4. Creatures of Darkness
February 4, 1998
26 min
Profiles the sea's nocturnal dwellers, including harbor seals and the squid.
5. The Great Whales
April 29, 1998
26 min
Enter the world of the great whales and observe the magnificent humpback whales, the rare blue whale and the California grey whale.
6. Sharks
April 29, 1998
26 min
Reveals never-before-seen predation behaviors of the hammerhead, blue, basking and great white sharks.
7. City in the Sea
June 10, 1998
26 min
Reveals the staggering diversity of animal life in the Caribbean coral reef.
8. Star Gardens
June 10, 1998
26 min
An unprecedented look at the reef community beneath the cold waters of the North Pacific. Time-lapse photography captures amazing footage of starfish behavior.
9. Mountain in the Sea
August 5, 1998
26 min
Travel to the tiny island of Cocos off the west coast of Costa Rica; a refuge for large migratory marine animals.