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The Blue Planet

Season 1 Episode 5: Seasonal Seas

The rich ecosystem of the temperate sea thrives on shafts of sunlight, leading to a massive proliferation of plankton every spring and summer.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Introduction

1. Introduction

Aired: Sep 12, 2001

The next episode delves into the awe-inspiring magnitude of the Blue Planet, ...

Episode 2 The Deep

Aired: Sep 19, 2001

The deep sea, a vast and enigmatic environment, plunges into darkness around ...

Episode 3 Open Ocean

Aired: Sep 26, 2001

The vast ocean environment stretches out, with the seafloor plunging a stagge...

Episode 4 Frozen Seas

Aired: Oct 3, 2001

Life on the frozen edge of the sea is a daily struggle for survival, as polar...

Episode 5 Seasonal Seas

5. Seasonal Seas

Aired: Oct 10, 2001

The rich ecosystem of the temperate sea thrives on shafts of sunlight, leadin...

Episode 6 Coral Seas

Aired: Oct 17, 2001

A vibrant underwater metropolis awakens, where fish engage in a delicate danc...

Episode 7 Tidal Seas

Aired: Oct 24, 2001

The precarious balance between plenty and danger in tidal marsh ecosystems is...

Episode 8 Coasts

Aired: Oct 31, 2001

The intricate balance between land and sea creates a vibrant ecosystem where ...

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Appearances

David Attenborough

Creators

Alastair FothergillCreator

Andy Byatt

Andy ByattCreator

Info about The Blue Planet

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary