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Water Life

Season 1

2008 · 26 episodes

  1. 1. A World of Water

    2008-11-10 · 25m

    From tropical rainforests to coral reefs, mysterious water holds the secrets to life on Earth.

  2. 2. The Wandering Water

    2008-11-17 · 25m

    Water, the messenger of life, never ends its journey through all phases of the water cycle.

  3. 3. Where Water is Born

    2008-11-24 · 25m

    In the mountains, water produces the purest and wildest lakes that are the source of all the rivers on the planet. This ecosystem is home to creatures that must adapt to the cold, clear waters.

  4. 4. Liquid Roads

    2008-12-01 · 25m

    Streams, gullies and brooks form micro-ecosystems teeming with diverse and vibrant life.

  5. 5. The Quiet Flow

    2008-12-08 · 25m

    Rivers form one of the most varied and diverse ecosystems on the planet.

  6. 6. The Soup of Life

    2008-12-15 · 25m

    Exploring the waters of the wetlands, beginning with algae that are the basis for the food chain.

  7. 7. Dark Water

    2008-12-22 · 25m

    From mountain tops to cave systems, the flow of water carves natural masterpieces into the land.

  8. 8. Useful Water

    2008-12-29 · 25m

    The ecosystems found in wells and troughs offer refuge, protection, and food for many species.

  9. 9. Water's Skin

    2009-01-05 · 25m

    Life exists on the precarious boundary between the world above water and the world just below.

  10. 10. Protective Water

    2009-01-12 · 25m

    Snow and ice test the survivability of plants and animals, who adapt in remarkable ways in response.

  11. 11. Borrowed Water

    2009-01-19 · 25m

    The lives of multitudes of creatures tie themselves to seasonal lagoons, pools and ponds.

  12. 12. Fleeting Water

    2009-01-26 · 25m

    The harsh Sahara and Patagonia Deserts home many extraordinarily tough and adaptable creatures.

  13. 13. Jungle Water

    2009-02-02 · 25m

    The rainforests houses plants and animals as unknown as the ocean depth's mysteries.

  14. 14. Salt Forests

    2009-02-09 · 25m

    Learning the salty secrets of the mangroves and meeting the curious creatures that call it home.

  15. 15. Kingdom of Tides

    2009-02-16 · 25m

    Estuaries' mix of fresh and salt water creates a rich cocktail of food for billions of creatures.

  16. 16. Extreme Water

    2009-02-23 · 25m

    Salt mines, flats and marshes home many creatures who thrive in the extreme salt life.

  17. 17. The Frontier of the Sea

    2010-01-11 · 25m

    The beach remains a hostile yet essential locale for creatures as they feed, rest, mate and breed.

  18. 18. On the Seaside

    2009-03-08 · 25m

    Life on coastlines isn't easy; creatures live clinging to the rocks or seeking refuge in crevasses.

  19. 19. Under the Sea

    2009-03-15 · 25m

    Exploring seabeds, and discovering the survival secrets of starfish, sea urchins and catfish.

  20. 20. In Sight of the Coast

    2009-03-22 · 25m

    The sea-shaped cliffs create landscapes whose nooks and crannies serve as refuge for many creatures.

  21. 21. Underwater City

    2009-03-29 · 25m

    Stunning cinematography captures the extraordinary beauty of coral reefs. Millions of polyps construct these vast submerged cities of coral, where resourceful animals have developed ingenious survival strategies to avoid prowling predators.

  22. 22. The Big Blue

    2009-04-05 · 25m

    A look at whales, sharks, jellyfish, migrating sea turtles and much more.

  23. 23. Water's Pulse

    2009-04-12 · 25m

    As rainforests, rivers and more are imperiled, so is the existence of the species that inhabit them.

  24. 24. Uncertain Water

    2009-04-19 · 25m

    Scientists examine evidence of climate change and the impact it is having on water and animals.

  25. 25. Water's Voices

    2009-04-26 · 25m

    Despite being an essential element for life, humans are making worse and worse use of water.

  26. 26. Making of Water Life

    2009-05-03 · 25m

    Looking at how the creators of "Water Life" followed water's liquid trail across the continents.

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