Episode 1
Live marine wildlife series. The Big Blue team of experts report live from a stunning wildlife spectacle as the ocean's biggest animals arrive in Monterey Bay, California.
Right now, humpback whales, sea lions, great white sharks and the biggest of them all, blue whales, are heading to Monterey Bay, California. Join Matt Baker, Liz Bonnin, Steve Backshall and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall to witness this spectacular natural event, live. Exploring both on and beneath the surface, they will reveal what's behind this, the greatest gathering of marine wildlife on the planet.
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Sea Otters living the dream
Duration: 01:10
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Humpback whales having a bit of a laugh
Duration: 01:40
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Sea otter struggles to protect her pup
Duration: 02:09
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Surrounded by hungry whales
Duration: 01:35
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matt Baker |
| Presenter | Liz Bonnin |
| Presenter | Steve Backshall |
| Presenter | Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall |
| Series Producer | Adam White |
| Executive Producer | James Honeyborne |
Broadcast
- Sun 23 Aug 201519:00
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