Arabian Seas
External Rating35%
201745 Min.Beendet

Arabian Seas

Sender:Smithsonian Channel

Vorherige Episode

S01E05 - "A Turtle's Legacy"

Ausgestrahlt am Mar 29, 2018, 4:00 PM

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Beschreibung

The waters bordering the Arabian Peninsula are home to a host of unique marine animals: from predators like zebra sharks and giant stingrays, to camouflage kings like the cuttlefish and sea horse, to occasional visitors like the migrating whale shark and hawksbill turtle. Wade into this little-seen world of ocean oddities.

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Status
Beendet
Sprache
English
Laufzeit
45 min
Erstausstrahlung
March 16, 2017
Beendet
March 29, 2018
Sendeplan
Thursday um 0:00

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Episoden (1 Staffel · 5 Episoden)

Carnivores of the Coral Garden

Nine miles off the coast of Oman, a zebra shark scans the ocean floor for crustaceans, while a menacing giant stingray floats by. Soon, night becomes day and new killers emerge, from toxic scorpion fish to crown-of-thorns starfish, both bringing coral devastation. Dive among these deadly marine carnivores.

Mar 16, 2017

45 Min.

Magicians of the Reef

A seahorse blends perfectly into its coral surroundings, while a male day octopus hides to avoid the female's cannibalistic impulses. Meanwhile, cuttlefish change color to both attract mates and ward off rivals. Explore the Gulf of Oman, a kaleidoscope of color coordination, starring the dazzling masqueraders of the Arabian Sea.

Mar 8, 2018

45 Min.

Island Feast

Despite the scorching heat, a cold upwelling of nutrients in the Gulf of Oman creates favorable conditions for a host of marine migrants. The behemoth whale shark, hawksbill turtle, and millions of tiny, exotic fish settle in to feast. Take a plunge into the algae-cloaked coral reefs of this underwater tapestry.

Mar 15, 2018

45 Min.

Defenders of the Reef

In the Gulf of Oman, survival is all about defense. Some species of sea urchins and sea slugs rely on toxins to keep predators at bay, while guitarfish use their size and armored bodies to stay off the menu. Peek into a little-known reef where fortune favors the bold and the well-prepared.

Mar 22, 2018

45 Min.

A Turtle's Legacy

On the beaches of Ras al-Jinz in Oman, thousands of sea turtle hatchlings dash towards the relative safety of the open sea. Nearby, an army of hungry ghost crabs, gulls, and foxes lie in wait, ready to pick them off. Witness the high-stakes outcome of one of nature's rarest and most enthralling nesting seasons.

Mar 29, 2018

45 Min.

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