Water Life
2008 · Documentary · 1 Season · 26 Episodes ·
Water Life captures extraordinary locations and intimate animal behavior never before seen on film. Two years in the making, this groundbreaking series takes viewers on an unprecedented visual journey to aquatic ecosystems on five continents to reveal how water shapes and sculpts the landscape and provides food and refuge for an astonishing array of species.
Episodes
1. A World of WaterFrom tropical rainforests to coral reefs, mysterious water holds the secrets to life on Earth.
2. The Wandering WaterWater, the messenger of life, never ends its journey through all phases of the water cycle.
3. Where Water is BornIn 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. Liquid RoadsStreams, gullies and brooks form micro-ecosystems teeming with diverse and vibrant life.
5. The Quiet FlowRivers form one of the most varied and diverse ecosystems on the planet.
6. The Soup of LifeExploring the waters of the wetlands, beginning with algae that are the basis for the food chain.
7. Dark WaterFrom mountain tops to cave systems, the flow of water carves natural masterpieces into the land.
8. Useful WaterThe ecosystems found in wells and troughs offer refuge, protection, and food for many species.
9. Water's SkinLife exists on the precarious boundary between the world above water and the world just below.
10. Protective WaterSnow and ice test the survivability of plants and animals, who adapt in remarkable ways in response.
11. Borrowed WaterThe lives of multitudes of creatures tie themselves to seasonal lagoons, pools and ponds.
12. Fleeting WaterThe harsh Sahara and Patagonia Deserts home many extraordinarily tough and adaptable creatures.
13. Jungle WaterThe rainforests houses plants and animals as unknown as the ocean depth's mysteries.
14. Salt ForestsLearning the salty secrets of the mangroves and meeting the curious creatures that call it home.
15. Kingdom of TidesEstuaries' mix of fresh and salt water creates a rich cocktail of food for billions of creatures.
16. Extreme WaterSalt mines, flats and marshes home many creatures who thrive in the extreme salt life.
17. The Frontier of the SeaThe beach remains a hostile yet essential locale for creatures as they feed, rest, mate and breed.
18. On the SeasideLife on coastlines isn't easy; creatures live clinging to the rocks or seeking refuge in crevasses.
19. Under the SeaExploring seabeds, and discovering the survival secrets of starfish, sea urchins and catfish.
20. In Sight of the CoastThe sea-shaped cliffs create landscapes whose nooks and crannies serve as refuge for many creatures.
21. Underwater CityStunning 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. The Big BlueA look at whales, sharks, jellyfish, migrating sea turtles and much more.
23. Water's PulseAs rainforests, rivers and more are imperiled, so is the existence of the species that inhabit them.
24. Uncertain WaterScientists examine evidence of climate change and the impact it is having on water and animals.
25. Water's VoicesDespite being an essential element for life, humans are making worse and worse use of water.
26. Making of Water LifeLooking at how the creators of "Water Life" followed water's liquid trail across the continents.
