Blue Planet Live

Chris Packham, Liz Bonnin and Steve Backshall kick off an exciting new live series exploring the health of our oceans and the wildlife who live there, broadcasting live from thousands of miles across the planet to find out how marine life is coping in the face of increasing environmental pressure.

This first episode celebrates the amazing and diverse wildlife living in the seas around us, as Chris pairs up with scientists at the world’s biggest whale nursery in Mexico. As around 300 mothers and calves arrive we gain a unique view of this spectacle from the air, and discover in real time how their condition and the population is faring.

Over in the Bahamas Steve will be in shark heaven, as he drops anchor to take the plunge live with some enormous ocean predators. An encounter with the impressive tiger shark offers some clues to the success of their species.

On the fragile Great Barrier Reef Liz sets up base at a research station, where scientists are undertaking state-of-the-art experiments on coral to try to find solutions to ensure the Reef’s survival in the face of environmental threats. This is a prime moment to meet the colourful characters who live on the delicate coral and the perfect time to follow the trials and tribulations of new-born turtles living on the island.

On this live adventure, the team will shine a light on the precious marine life that struggles to survive, and that now needs our help.

Pictured: Chris Packham, Liz Bonnin, Steve Backshall

Programme Information for Episode two, Episode three and Episode four

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