Oceans

Oceans (2008)

EndedDocumentary show

From the gentle turquoise seas of the Caribbean to the icy-cold Arctic, an international team of underwater explorers reveal the secrets and stories of our oceans.

A team of intrepid adventurers – explorer and expedition leader Paul Rose, maritime archaeologist Dr Lucy Blue, marine biologist Tooni Mahto and conservationist Philippe Cousteau Jnr, grandson of Jacques Cousteau – undertake a journey to discover the world beneath the waves. Each mission sees the experts living together on a dive boat and shows the disappointments and dangers they face as well as the successes of each trip. Diving in some of the planet's most challenging environments, beneath frozen Arctic ice-sheets, the Caribbean's mysterious black holes and the deep submerged caves of Mallorca they reveal new mysteries about our oceans.


They come across incredible creatures such as the fearsome Humboldt squid and the six gill shark and encounter stunning corals and illuminating shipwrecks..

Packed with engaging personalities, amazing discoveries and unbeatable adventure, this series builds a vital understanding of the planet's biggest and least understood asset – its oceans.

Network
Scheduleevery Wednesday at 20:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Arctic Ocean
Season 1Episode 860 min

Arctic Ocean

A guide to the sites visited by the Oceans team in the Arctic Ocean. The Team head to this hostile and remote ocean where they plan to dive beneath the polar ice cap to explore how the ice, the dominant feature of this ocean, is shrinking and how this could affect the rest of the world. The team risks diving in sub zero temperatures to collect samples of the tiny creatures that are the basis of the Arctic's complex food chain.
Dec 17, 2008

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E08Arctic OceanDec 17, 2008
S01E07Mediterranean SeaDec 10, 2008
S01E06Indian Ocean - Coastal WatersDec 4, 2008
S01E05Indian OceanDec 3, 2008
S01E04Atlantic OceanNov 27, 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Oceans' premiere?

'Oceans' premiered on March 8, 2008.

Who hosted 'Oceans'?

Pierce Brosnan hosted 'Oceans'.

What is the genre of 'Oceans'?

'Oceans' is a documentary TV show.

Where was 'Oceans' filmed?

'Oceans' was filmed in different locations around the world, including Antarctica, Australia, and the Bahamas.

Who were the executive producers of 'Oceans'?

'Oceans' was executive produced by Nicolas Brown and George Duffield.

What is the running time of each episode of 'Oceans'?

Each episode of 'Oceans' has a running time of around 50 minutes.

What is the theme song of 'Oceans'?

The theme song of 'Oceans' is called "Oceanic Suite" by Christopher Gunning.

Who wrote the music for 'Oceans'?

The music for 'Oceans' was written by Christopher Gunning.

What is the filming style of 'Oceans'?

'Oceans' uses a mix of underwater cinematography and aerial shots to capture the beauty and vastness of the ocean.

What was the budget for 'Oceans'?

The budget for 'Oceans' has not been disclosed.

Who were some of the production companies for 'Oceans'?

Some of the production companies for 'Oceans' were BBC Natural History Unit, Greenlight Media AG, and Ocean Film Productions.

What is the focus of 'Oceans'?

'Oceans' focuses on the mysteries and wonders of the ocean and the creatures that inhabit it.

Who narrated 'Oceans'?

'Oceans' was narrated by Pierce Brosnan.

Cast

Mark Halliley

Mark Halliley

voices Narrator
Lucy Blue

Lucy Blue

plays herself
Philippe Cousteau

Philippe Cousteau

plays himself
Tooni Mahto

Tooni Mahto

plays herself
Paul Rose

Paul Rose

plays himself
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Characters

Narrator

Narrator

voiced by Mark Halliley
Presenter

Presenter

played by Lucy Blue
Presenter

Presenter

played by Philippe Cousteau
Presenter

Presenter

played by Tooni Mahto
Presenter

Presenter

played by Paul Rose
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Also known as

  • Oceans Blue (United States)

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