Secrets of the Ocean Realm

1997

Documentary

Take the plunge into a fantastic world of incredible creatures. Academy Award winner Linda Hunt narrates this mesmerizing, breathtakingly photographed series that explores the mysteries of the ocean depths. Seven-time Emmy-winning underwater filmmakers Howard and Michele Hall are your guides to an incredible world of fascinating and fearsome creatures. Gaze in wonder at spectacular scenes, compelling sights and exotic behaviors never before filmed.

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Production

Howard Hall Productions, Devillier Donegan Enterprises, PBS, PBS Docstar, Questar Entertainment, Reader's Digest Films

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

December 1, 1997

Last Aired

August 5, 1998

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Cathedral in the Sea

Air date: 1997-12-01

Visit the submarine forests of giant kelp in the Northeastern Pacific Ocean, one of the most spectacular marine ecosystems on Earth.

Survival in the Sea

Air date: 1997-12-01

Reveals ocean creatures' reproduction habits and how they defend themselves from predators.

Venom

Air date: 1998-02-04

Deadly venom is just one of the survival strategies employed by anemones, scorpion fish, lion fish and other creatures that pack a deadly sting.

Creatures of Darkness

Air date: 1998-02-04

Profiles the sea's nocturnal dwellers, including harbor seals and the squid.

The Great Whales

Air date: 1998-04-29

Enter the world of the great whales and observe the magnificent humpback whales, the rare blue whale and the California grey whale.

Sharks

Air date: 1998-04-29

Reveals never-before-seen predation behaviors of the hammerhead, blue, basking and great white sharks.

City in the Sea

Air date: 1998-06-10

Reveals the staggering diversity of animal life in the Caribbean coral reef.

Star Gardens

Air date: 1998-06-10

An unprecedented look at the reef community beneath the cold waters of the North Pacific. Time-lapse photography captures amazing footage of starfish behavior.

Mountain in the Sea

Air date: 1998-08-05

Travel to the tiny island of Cocos off the west coast of Costa Rica; a refuge for large migratory marine animals.

E10

Filming Secrets

Air date: 1998-08-05

Plunges viewers into the world of under-water film-making with Michele and Howard Hall and their dedicated crew.