oceans

Someday, in the distant future, humans may be forced to leave Earth and find a new home elsewhere in the galaxy. National Geographic meet the scientists who are making journeys to distant stars a reality. (48 min)

David Attenborough narrates another gorgeously filmed BBC documentary, this time it’s about Life in the Deep Sea. (45 min)

The currents which circle the South Pacific support huge shoals and an incredible variety of life, but much of the center is an ocean desert. (55 min)

The sixth and last episode of the BBC documentary South Pacific Diaries is all about the impact of humans on the Pacific Ocean. (58 min, 6 segments)

Strange Islands looks at the unusual animal life of the South Pacific. Species have evolved new behaviour to take advantage of ecological niches. (54 min, 6 segments)

Ocean of Volcanoes opens with amazing footage of an undersea volcano erupting. (58 min, 6 segments)

This exploration of the South Pacific is in HD and covers a vast area, and less than 1% is land, ranging from the Hawaiian Islands north of the equator to New Zealand in the south. (58 min, 6 segments)

Destruction of coral reef due to global warming. (4:17 min)