The deep sea, which gets darker with increasing depth until no more sunlight. Blue planet iis hypnotic beauty is complemented by intense ethical musing, contrasting the micro and the macro in a humbling exploration of humanitys. Episode 2 of blue planet ii gives a glimpse into the terrifying creatures living in our deepest oceans. The deep takes viewers into the unknown to discover an unimaginable abundance of life in the pitchblack darkness of the seabed. Diving in the antarctic is a journey back in time, to. It is narrated by david attenborough described as the first ever comprehensive series on the natural history of the worlds oceans, each of the eight 50minute episodes examines a different aspect of marine life. The deep is perhaps the most hostile environment on earth, at least to us a world of crushing pressure, brutal cold and utter darkness. The series was debuted on 29 october 2017 and was simulcast on bbc one, bbc one hd and bbc earth, making it the. Blue planet ii episode 2 the deep, worksheet and answers. The limestone coral reefs of earth are complex structures harboring a quarter of all known marine species. The deeper you go, the more extreme conditions become. The wildlife documentary series narrated by david attenborough goes on groundbreaking journey to the.
One such lake features in the deepthe second episode of blue planet ii, which aired saturday on bbc america and other networks. The big blue is the worlds greatest wilderness, far from shore and many kilometers deep. You get 3 instructional resources for each blue planet ii episode1. David attenborough narrates a natural history of the oceans to uncover the strange, otherworldly creatures living in the depths of the ocean. Blue planet ii, airing saturdays on bbc america, is special in its own way, of course. Like its predecessor, the blue planet 2001, it is narrated and presented by naturalist sir david attenborough, while the main music score was composed by hans zimmer. It also explores whether eight years has been enough time to successfully rehabilitate the pair. The boys who killed a child 2018 this doc retells the tragedy of the murder of a 2 year old james bulger by two 10 year old boys as their release from an institution approaches.
My watchlist keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across. The adventurers in submarine explore the ocean and film everything around them. Episode two of blue planet ii could be one of sir david attenboroughs scariest shows yet giving us a glimpse of life in total darkness that we are only just starting to explore. The first six episodes included a 10minute makingof documentary called into the blue. Suitable for ks3,4 or 5, a comprehensive question sheet to accompany the bbc episode so that students consider the information more thoughtfully. The 8 episode series explores many of the worlds oceans searching for interesting plants and animals and documenting them in their natural habitat. Its a vast marine desert where there is little to eat and nowhere to hide. Watch the blue planet online full episodes of season 1. The making of the deep ocean episode in blue planet ii the atlantic. This package includes 7 sets of instructional resources for all 7 episodes of blue planet ii.
David attenborough narrates a natural history of the oceans to uncover the strange. The blue planet seas of life part 2 i recommend it to those who want to know more about life in the ocean where the submersibles go. Episode two of blue planet ii is the deep, and it sees viewers taken on an epic journey into the unknown, a place thats brutally cold and in complete darkness. One ocean, the deep, coral reefs, big blue, green seas, coasts, our blue planet. A groundbreaking journey to the deep, our final frontier and home to reallife aliens, from monstrous sharks to shrimps in glass cages and perhaps the origin of all life on earth. In the deep, blue planet iis team watches as a whole crew of sixgill sharks zoom in from all over to take big bites out of a dead sperm whale, then traces the slow scavenging of the. Visually, the deep is a wonder and a feast of gorgeous images. Chronicling the mysteries of the deep, coastline populations, sea mammals, tidal and climatic influences and the complete biological system that revolves around the worlds oceans, blue planet is the definitive exploration of the marine world. Bbcs blue planet 2 makes extraordinary discovery of the. Blue planet ii is a 2017 british nature documentary series on marine life produced by the bbc natural history unit. The wildlife documentary series narrated by david attenborough goes on groundbreaking journey to. Blue planet ii premiere saturdays at 98c on bbc america. A place of mountain ranges, perpetual night, pressures extremes and cold.
One ocean takes us on a journey from the intense heat of the tropics to our planets frozen poles to reveal new worlds and extraordinary neverbeforeseen animal behaviours. The deep sea, which gets darker with increasing depth until no more sunlight penetrates at about a kilometer depth, and ever colder closer to the bottom of the ocean, covers most of the planet and is thus by far the largest habitat on earth, yet has been explored less than space, so most scientific expeditions, at depths requiring modern submarine. The deep is consistently the most interesting episode of a blue planet series, offering a glimpse of an environment we know less about than the surface of mars and the surreal life it contains. Only five manned submarines in the world can reach the abyssal plain, so almost all of it is unexplored. The series was debuted on 29 october 2017 and was simulcast on bbc one, bbc one hd and bbc earth, making it. But the biggest thing is that it helps visualise the scale of the surroundings, how actually big or small an object is. A thousand meters down, in the twilight zone, most animals are transparent, hoping to pass unnoticed. The making of blue planet iis incredible deep ocean episode the producer orla doherty talks about malfunctioning submersibles, toxic lakes at.
Marvel at how life can thrive in places such as the mariana trench, the worlds deepest oceanic crevasse that can fit a. The blue planet episode 2 of 8 david attenborough narrates a natural history of the oceans to uncover the strange, otherworldly creatures living in the depths of the ocean. Action, wonder, and wave after wave of exquisite photography were the keynotes of blue planet ii. Less than 1% of our international waters are protected, and as sir david says. I explored the antarctic deep seas for the bbc and it was like going back 350 million years. In a few places, along volcanic ridge lines, animals survive off energy produced by hot. But theres a reason this weekends installment, the deep, is truly. Blue planet 2 shows where life may have begun in the deep. Ties in well with evolution and ecology topics at gcse level. The deep coral reefs big blue green seas coasts our blue planet the final episode our blue planet is the most sobering, as it details what is happening to the planet and its oceans and what must be done to limit or halt the destruction. The blue planet is a british nature documentary series created and produced by the bbc. Watch the blue planet season 1, episode 2 the deep.
Narrated by david attenbourgh, it is entertaining and educational in a part of the world that has been visited by fewer people than have visited the moon. Watch blue planet revisited episodes tvnz ondemand. Published on feb 2, 2017 in the depths of the ocean there are a variety of strange sea creatures which bioluminesce to attract prey. The oceans deepest regions are where giant sharks, shrimps in glass cages and the origins of life may lurk. This doesnt matter, because blue planet ii is just as beautiful to watch, nonstop transfixing, educational, inspirational and emotionally complex. It premiered on 12 september 2001 in the united kingdom.
Come and explore the darkest depths of the deepest oceans with blue planet ii and observant scientist. Enter the deep explore the deepest parts of our seas on an allnew blue planet ii, saturday at 98c on bbc america. David attenborough returns to the worlds oceans in this sequel to the acclaimed documentary filming rare and unusual creatures of the deep, as well as documenting the problems our oceans face. Discover an unimaginable abundance of life in the pitchblack darkness of the seabed. Find out when the blue planet is on tv, including series 1episode 2. David attenborough narrates a natural history of the oceans to uncover the strange, otherworldly creatures living in. The blue planet is a television series highlighting the natural history of the oceans of earth. The deep follows on from the incredible first episode one ocean wonderfully. Now the team is back to celebrate marine life from all corners of the world and investigate the health of. We have barely begun to explore it, and yet it is the largest living space on the planet. The wildlife documentary series narrated by david attenborough goes on groundbreaking journey to the deepest parts of the oceans. Episode two blue planet ii gives glimpse into the deep. Blue planet revisited bbc earths blue planet ii explored the immense wonders of the deep. Strange bioluminescing deep sea animals blue planet.
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