Seas of life this program collects two highly acclaimed productions. Before creating the monumental planet earth, producer alastair fothergill and his team from the bbc put together one of the most breathtaking explorations of the worlds oceans ever assembled, the blue planet. Seas of life episodes, red carpet events and get the latest cast images and more on. Blue planet live will be honouring marine life from all corners of the globe as we dive deep to explore the health of our oceans. Described as the first ever comprehensive series on the natural history of the worlds oceans, each of the eight 50minute episodes examines a different aspect. Planet earth does for the entire world what the blue planet. I found it so good i purchased on dvd and then on blu ray when that became available. The deep sea, which gets darker with increasing depth until no more sunlight penetrates at about a kilometer depth, and ever colder closer to the bottom of the. Three members of the bbcs production crew for the television series, the blue planet, form voltron for this splendid companion book. Choose from 500 different sets of the blue planet flashcards on quizlet. It tells the story of life in the oceans, upon which we all ultimately depend.
A natural history of the oceans by andrew byatt, alastair fothergill and martha holmes with a foreword by david attenborough, was published by bbc worldwide on 27 september 2001 isbn 0563384980. Seas of life seems like the newest installment in the bbcs seemingly endless series of topdrawer nature programs, a stellar run that includes the astonishing. Frozen seas seasonal seas coral seas tidal seas coasts video yes, the blue planet seas of life has been given a 1080p, avc encoded presentation 1. Seas of life, an eightpart bbc documentary on the worlds oceans, has been given a fabulous transfer over to the dvd format, resulting in a documentary set thats not to be missed under any circumstances. Seas of life is the definitive natural history of the worlds oceans exploring everything from the popular shores and teeming shallows to the mysterious ocean depths. The blue planet seas of life part 2 i recommend it to those who want to know more about life in the ocean where the submersibles go.
The beauty of deepsea creatures blue planet bbc earth. They are the most abundant but fiercely competitive places in the ocean to live. Seas of life was created for the purpose of revealing the complete natural history of our planet. The book is very concise, easy to follow although at times it can get a little technical and really, just fun to read. Seas of life and its jawdropping successor, blue planet ii, cuttingedge breakthroughs in science and technology open your eyes to deep blue worlds, amazing sea life, and animal behaviors youve never seen before. Mammoth series, five years in the making, taking a look at the rich tapestry of life in the worlds oceans. It premiered on 12 september 2001 in the united kingdom. Special edition before creating the monumental planet earth, producer alastair fothergill and his team from the bbc put together one of the most breathtaking explorations of the worlds oceans ever assembled, the blue planet. The blue planet seas of life 2001 cosmolearning biology. We know now that there are deep seas on the moons of jupiter and saturn, attenborough added. Seas of life which showed the oceans in a way they had never been seen before that is, until blue planet ii.
The blue planet is a bbc nature documentary series narrated by david attenborough, first transmitted in the uk. The blue planet is a bbc nature documentary series narrated by david attenborough, exploring the different types of marine habitats and how each of the. Our understanding of ocean life has changed dramatically in the last decade, with new species. From ambush hunters such as the carnivorous bobbit worm to cuttlefish mesmerising their prey with a pulsating light display, blue planet ii reveals the neverbeforeseen secrets of the. David attenborough narrates this wet and wild journey, which features breathtaking underwater photography taken literally from sea to shining sea. In this book, a team of scientists who have boarded a submarine get caught in a storm, pushing them thousands of miles off course. Journey to georgia in 360 the people who listen to whales. Queen awards sir david attenborough the chatham house prize for blue planet series. A natural history of the oceans 9780563384984 by byatt, andrew and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Five years in the making, the elaborate britishamerican documentary series blue planet. Seas of life debuted in england over the bbc on september 12, 2001, then was broadcast in america over the discovery channel beginning january 28, 2002. Seas of life seasonal seascoral seas widescreen at a low price. Action, wonder, and wave after wave of exquisite photography were the keynotes of blue planet ii.
Blue planet 2 shows where life may have begun in the deep episode. Voyages of migration show how each of the oceans on our planet are connected. With 300 breathtaking photographs and stills from the bbc natural history units spectacular footage, each chapter brings to life a different habitat of the oceanic world. The blue planet s01 ep06 coral seas part 01 hd watch. This groundbreaking series from the bbc and discovery, winner of two emmyr awards, is now available on bluray. The series was recut into the featurelength deep blue in 2005. Blue planet ii, a new world of hidden depths by mark brownlow. Also included is a fifth, additional program containing plenty of previously unseen material. With 300 breathtaking photographs and stills from the bbc natural history units spectacular footage, each chapter brings to life. Seas of life by alastair fothergill, dorling kindersley publishing staff, david attenborough, andrew byatt and martha holmes 2002, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Here sunlight powers the growth of enchanted forests of kelp, mangroves and prairies of sea grass. This is a wonderful dvd that conatins some never scene before footage of sea animals that have never been caught on tape. Tidal seas the sun and moon move billions of tons of water with every turn of the tide.
Although the books layout and hefty proportions make it akin to a high school textbook, the pacing of the content is uniform and completely readable. A natural history of the oceans by andrew byatt, alastair fothergill and martha holmes with a foreword by. A fascinating special revealing the stories behind blue planet iis most memorable moments. Dvd learning guide the blue planet seas of life open ocean enrich your learning with movies and documentaries in cunjunction with this dvd learning guide. While the storyline of this book features a fictional tale, the jawdropping creatures and astounding beauty of our oceans deepest corners are reflective of one thing for sure. Like its predecessor, the blue planet 2001, it is narrated and presented by naturalist sir david attenborough, while the main music score was composed by hans zimmer. Oct 19, 2017 blue planet ii, which accompanies an epic 7part series on bbc1, is a groundbreaking new look at the richness and variety of underwater life across our planet. The blue planet seas of life dvd series consists of four dvds. Using high definition photography and revolutionary ultrahigh speed cameras, this is the ultimate portrait of our planet. Blue planet ii is a 2017 british nature documentary series on marine life produced by the bbc natural history unit.
The blue planet seas of life by david attenborough. Weaker tides controlthe movements of huge numbers of fish, coaxing schools of giant stingrays through astounding underwater arches. Its our green seas, not the blue, that bring life to our oceans. This is about the quality of this particular offering not content. Narrated by david attenbourgh, it is entertaining and educational in a part of the world that has been visited by fewer people than have visited the moon. This series is the definitive natural history of the worlds oceans, covering everything from the exotic spectacle of the coral reefs to the mysterious black depths of the ocean floor. Seas of life crafted this epic story of life on earth. Seas of life premiered on disc on january 27, 2002. Our understanding of ocean life has changed dramatically in the last decade, with.
From the tropics to the poles, from the shores to the deeps, the waters of the planet teem with an amazing diversity of creatures and plants and a wonderful sample of it is portrayed here in the books 400 or so colour photos. Aug 28, 2017 at night, weird and wonderful animals emerge from the ocean deep. Seas of life this collection comprises the first four installments of the underwater series the blue planet. Five years in production, with over 2,000 days in the field, using 40 cameramen filming across 200 locations, and shot entirely in high definition, planet earth is an unparalleled portrait of the third rock from the sun. The blue planet seas of life in an age when it is not uncommon for ten people to stand together on the summit of everest, it might seem that every corner of our crowded planet has been explored.
As previously mentioned, this miniseries wasnt filmed in high definition like its successors were. Discover what went into creating this stunning natural history series, as we show you the lengths the crews went to and the groundbreaking filming technology they used to capture incredible footage. Seas of life is the most comprehensive series of the earths oceans to date. Sep 27, 2001 whether you have seen the bbc tv series or not, the blue planet is a musthave book. The blue planet dvd public library of youngstown and.
Before creating the monumental planet earth, the bbc created the blue planet. The strongest tides empty entire bays, smash trees on riverbanks, and strand sea creatures on suddenly dry land. Five years in production, over 2,000 days in the field, using 40 cameramen filming across 200 locations, shot entirely in high definition, this is the ultimate portrait of our planet. Seas of life provides the privilege of visiting a truly alien world teeming with the rarest wonders of nature. If there were a nobel prize for wildlife filmmaking, these producers would get it. Learn the blue planet with free interactive flashcards.
Five years in production, with over 2,000 days in the field, using 40 cameramen filming across 200 locations, and shot entirely in high definition, planet earth. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. But at the same time, im wary of the deep blue, mostly because its full of the unknown. Seas of life is the definitive exploration of the marine world, chronicling the mysteries of the deep in ways never before imaginedcontainer. Ocean world begins with astonishing views of a gigantic blue whalethe elusive holy grail of undersea photographyand the marvels. Seas of life ocean worldfrozen seas widescreen at a low price. The blue planet seas of life is the companion book to the bbc documentary of the same name. Seas of life is the definitive exploration of the marine world, chronicling the mysteries of the deep in ways never before. By focusing on the worlds oceans, the series charted such concepts as evolution, the food chain. Filmed on two circumglobal photo safaris by the bbcs natural history unit, with. Some of the documentary footage was truly groundbreaking work in terms of capturing the animals on film and bringing it to our homes in such a unique way.
Sea birds and crustaceans inhabit the nomansland between earth and sea. After watching the blue planet documentaries on tv i developed an interest about life under the sea. One of the finest wildlife programs youre ever likely to see, the blue planet. Simply rent or purchase the media, then use this guide to teach this. Far from being just another documentary about fish, the bbcs informative and hypnotic the blue planet. Well be gauging the state of our seas following key characters, from three different marine hotspots around the world in mexico, bahamas and on the great barrier reef.
The blue planet is a british nature documentary series created and produced by the bbc. Seas of life, comes the epic story of life on earth. Dec 10, 2017 blue planet ii get season 1 on youtube. Take a surprising look at the world the lurks beneath the surface of the ocean in this video, which collects two episodes of the. Seas of life 1 by david attenborough, peter coyote. Seas of life open oceanthe deep widescreen at a low price. The blue planet, seas of life dvd king county library. Seas of life and the life of birds, sir david attenborough turns his attention to the broad diversity of mammalian life. Blue planet seas of life is one of the finest documentaries ever produced. Seas of life is the definitive natural history of the worlds oceans exploring everything from the popular shores and teeming shallows to. Seas of life, which focuses on the activities underneath the worlds vast stretches of water.
Buy a discounted hardcover of blue planet ii online from australias leading online bookstore. Nov, 2017 blue planet ii, which accompanies an epic 7part series on bbc1, is a groundbreaking new look at the richness and variety of underwater life across our planet. Seas of life special edition 10 discs dvd at best buy. Seas of life pierce brosnan 20022002 an eightpart series that explores the history of the worlds oceans and exposes neverbeforeseen depths. Blue planet 2 shows where life may have begun in the deep.
Originally lasting eight 50minute episodes and boasting a budget of ten million dollars, blue planet. Dvd learning guide the blue planet seas of life tidal seas enrich your learning with movies and documentaries in cunjunction with this dvd learning guide. The most bountiful kelp forests are found off the tip of southern africa, where two great oceans. Books and films the blue planet bbc documentary narrated by.
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