In the 1990s, the Artificial Reef Society of British Columbia carried out a unique project: three massive naval ships were intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef. Witness the preparation and execution of this impressive endeavor.
Join famous treasure hunters on their adventurous journeys to recover sunken artifacts. One expedition takes them to the island of Bermuda, which was called the "Island of the Devil" by ancient Spanish sailors due to its treacherous reefs.
One of the largest and most diverse ecosystems in the world is being threatened by settlement and overfishing. In this fascinating world, encounter the awe-inspiring whale shark and other animals that are endangered by foreign fishing interests.
About 400 kilometers south of Mexico's Baja Peninsula lie the Socorro Islands. This area is home to an astonishing variety of marine life, including humpback whales, dolphins, and giant manta rays, whose behavior and intelligence are studied on this journey.
The journey takes you to the Cayman Islands to explore the Cayman Trench with a submersible. Deep below, you will encounter the mysterious inhabitants of this eternal darkness. Other attractions include a sunken warship and the stingrays of "Stingray City.
No creature is more admired by humans than the dolphin. In this episode, the relationship between humans and these marine mammals is explored, and the interaction with both wild and captive dolphins is documented.
Off the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico lies the world’s largest collection of underground, water-filled caves. The expedition team dives into the dangerous depths of these unique rock formations.
In the icy depths of the Great Lakes lie thousands of shipwrecks, which have only now—after hundreds of years—been discovered through modern scanning technology. There, a team of archaeologists has made an important discovery.
The islands of Hawaii are a unique archipelago, shaped by volcanic activity. The flowing lava created a magical underwater landscape, full of caves and reefs where remarkable life has developed.
Off the coast of the Dominican Republic, the largest herd of humpback whales in the world gathers during the winter months to raise their young. The camera team captured footage of around 2,000 whales as they teach their offspring the struggle for survival.
Northeast of Borneo lies the Celebes Sea. This remote area is home to one of the richest underwater landscapes on Earth, where a wide variety of fish species and invertebrates have made their home.
The Walker's Cay Reserve in the northern Bahamas regularly hosts the so-called "Shark Rodeo," which attracts tourists from around the world. Around 200 sharks are lured with frozen fish, quickly sending them into a feeding frenzy.
