Oceans

tv show

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8 total episodes

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1 seasons

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.

First Aired November 12, 2008

Overview

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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Mediterranean Sea

Season 1 - Episode 7 - 1h 0m

Air Date

December 10, 2008

Overview

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.