![]() ![]() All are good, but after the beauty of the main features, they seem a bit ordinary, (especially the Dive to Shark Volcano) like something you'd see on the Discovery Channel, although admittedly, with better footage. Other feature programs include Amazon Abyss, Dive to Shark Volcano, and Being There: Antartica and Being There: Between the Tides. The extras are fun, too, as they take us behind the scenes for each episode and give us some insight into the work - and patience - needed to get this incredible footage. Sir David Attenborough narrates this landmark series about the Earths marine environment. It premiered on 12 September 2001 in the United Kingdom. The scenery was complemented by orchestra music accompanied by the sounds of the water and wildlife beautifully. Developed over centuries, coral reefs house fragile ecosystems, but they too have to fight to survive. The narration was distinct and clear by David Attenborough, with his wonderful British accent. David Attenborough narrates a natural history of the oceans. The only way the video could be improved would be to watch this on an HD or BluRay (it's available in both formats). Only in spring, with the retreating ice and light reaching the water, does life begin again. Ice at both poles is constantly moving, and in winter freezes solid with air temperatures 70 ☌ below freezing. (Don't worry, it's not all water.) The eight episodes (50 minutes each) focus on the life in the water, around it, how they interact, and how they can all be affected by the slightest change. Life on the edge of a frozen sea is tough. The best way to sum it up: amazing! For those of you familiar with the Planet Earth series, this is in the same vein - and from the same producers - only focusing on the rest of the planet, the part covered by water. See reviews & details on a wide selection of Blu-ray & DVDs, both new & used. And since the holidays aren't too far off now (sad but true), keep this one in mind for that hard to shop for person on your list - or put it on your wish list. Amazon.ca - Buy The Blue Planet: Seas of Life (5-Disc Special Edition) at a low price free shipping on qualified orders. This set was re-released a few weeks ago (October 2) in an all new set with more extras, and it's worth a mention.
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