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Oceans

Four marine experts explore the planet's greatest wilderness - the oceans. They reveal the hidden stories of the deep through archaeology, geology, marine biology and anthropology.

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2008
1 Season
8 Episodes
EN
Ended

About

Oceans is an eight-part series on BBC Two, which seeks to provide a better understanding of the state of the Earth's oceans today, their role in the past, present and future and their significance in global terms. Paul Rose also documents some of the scientific observations his team made as a feature for BBC News.

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Episodes

Season 1

Sea of Cortez
E1

Sea of Cortez

Nov 12, 20081h 0m

A guide to the sites visited by the Oceans team in the Sea of Cortez. The team explore how a unique ocean paradise is under threat. They dive stormy seas to investigate how a giant predator, the cannibalistic Humboldt squid, is invading this sea, and search for the threatened hammerhead shark. Then, in an extraordinary encounter, the team carry out pioneering science on one of the largest carnivores on earth.

Southern Ocean
E2

Southern Ocean

Nov 19, 20081h 0m

A guide to the sites visited by the Oceans team in the Southern Ocean. The team go in search of one of the planet's most curious and enigmatic creatures. The team also explore the iconic kelp forests to investigate how they're being threatened by the rise in sea temperatures and a new predator. Finally they enter a maze of perilous sea caves to hunt for evidence of ancient sea creatures that can reveal how this ocean formed.

Red Sea
E3

Red Sea

Nov 26, 20081h 0m

A guide to the sites visited by the Oceans team in the Red Sea. The team dive in one of only two places on Earth you can see a new ocean being born and they uncover archaeological evidence of one of early man's first encounters with the sea. Also Philippe Cousteau Jr has an emotional journey to the remains of an ambitious underwater village.

Atlantic Ocean
E4

Atlantic Ocean

Nov 27, 20081h 0m

A guide to the sites visited by the Oceans team in the Atlantic Ocean. In this episode the team make a dangerous dive into a 'black hole' to discover how different our planet's earliest oceans were 3.5 billion years ago. They dive one of only two places on the planet where the oldest life form on earth still survives. Finally they then brave waters teeming with sharks to act as human bait.

Indian Ocean
E5

Indian Ocean

Dec 3, 20081h 0m

A guide to the sites visited by the Oceans team in the Indian Ocean. In this episode the team investigate how schools of manta ray suffering from shark bites are treated by the inhabitants of a remarkable reef. The expedition visits a coral nursery, where an extraordinary technique is being used to repair damaged reefs.

Indian Ocean - Coastal
E6

Indian Ocean - Coastal

Dec 4, 20081h 0m

A guide to the sites visited by the Oceans team in the coastal waters of the Indian Ocean. The team search for one of the ocean's most mysterious creatures, the seahorse. They then dive in search of the sunken remains of a medieval village and the team works with scientists on a pioneering experiment to see how these coastal waters could help to predict natural disasters.

Mediterranean Sea
E7

Mediterranean Sea

Dec 10, 20081h 0m

A guide to the sites visited by the Oceans team in the Mediterranean Sea. The team investigate how the Mediterranean gave rise to one of Europe's first superpowers. Under the cover of night, they then brave the treacherous waters of the Straits of Messina to search for one of the largest predatory sharks in the world.

Arctic Ocean
E8

Arctic Ocean

Jul 11, 20151h 0m

A guide to the sites visited by the Oceans team in the Arctic Ocean. The Team head to this hostile and remote ocean where they plan to dive beneath the polar ice cap to explore how the ice, the dominant feature of this ocean, is shrinking and how this could affect the rest of the world. The team risks diving in sub zero temperatures to collect samples of the tiny creatures that are the basis of the Arctic's complex food chain.

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About Oceans

Four marine experts explore the planet's greatest wilderness - the oceans. They reveal the hidden stories of the deep through archaeology, geology, marine biology and anthropology.

Oceans is an eight-part series on BBC Two, which seeks to provide a better understanding of the state of the Earth's oceans today, their role in the past, present and future and their significance in global terms. Paul Rose also documents some of the scientific observations his team made as a feature for BBC News. Across 1 season and 8 episodes, originally airing on BBC Two.

Oceans Cast and Characters

The cast features Paul Rose (as Self - Presenter), Tooni Mahto (as Self - Presenter), Lucy Blue (as Self - Presenter), Philippe Cousteau Jr. (as Self - Presenter), and Mark Halliley (as Self - Narrator). Their performances are a major reason Oceans has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Oceans

There's a reason Oceans keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Who is in the cast of Oceans?

The main cast includes Paul Rose, Tooni Mahto, Lucy Blue, and Philippe Cousteau Jr., plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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What is Oceans about?

Oceans is an eight-part series on BBC Two, which seeks to provide a better understanding of the state of the Earth's oceans today, their role in the past, present and future and their significance in global terms. Paul Rose also documents some of the scientific observations his team made as a feature for BBC News. It belongs to the Documentary genre.

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When was Oceans first released?

Oceans first premiered on November 12, 2008 (2008). The series has since concluded its run.

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