Season 1
Episodes • 1997

1. Cathedral in the Sea
26 minVisit the submarine forests of giant kelp in the Northeastern Pacific Ocean, one of the most spectacular marine ecosystems on Earth.
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2. Survival in the Sea
26 minReveals ocean creatures' reproduction habits and how they defend themselves from predators.
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3. Venom
26 minDeadly venom is just one of the survival strategies employed by anemones, scorpion fish, lion fish and other creatures that pack a deadly sting.
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4. Creatures of Darkness
26 minProfiles the sea's nocturnal dwellers, including harbor seals and the squid.
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5. The Great Whales
26 minEnter the world of the great whales and observe the magnificent humpback whales, the rare blue whale and the California grey whale.
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6. Sharks
26 minReveals never-before-seen predation behaviors of the hammerhead, blue, basking and great white sharks.
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7. City in the Sea
26 minReveals the staggering diversity of animal life in the Caribbean coral reef.
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8. Star Gardens
26 minAn unprecedented look at the reef community beneath the cold waters of the North Pacific. Time-lapse photography captures amazing footage of starfish behavior.
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9. Mountain in the Sea
26 minTravel to the tiny island of Cocos off the west coast of Costa Rica; a refuge for large migratory marine animals.
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10. Filming Secrets
26 minPlunges viewers into the world of under-water film-making with Michele and Howard Hall and their dedicated crew.
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