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The Living Planet

Season 1 Episode 11: The Open Ocean

The next episode explores the fascinating world of ocean ecosystems, revealing the intricate connections between microscopic plankton and majestic whales, and shedding light on the astonishing variety of life and habitats beneath the ocean's surface.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 2 The Frozen World

2. The Frozen World

Aired: Jan 25, 1984

In the next episode, we'll delve into the remarkable adaptations of organisms...

Episode 3 The Northern Forests

3. The Northern Forests

Aired: Feb 1, 1984

Venturing into the world's northern hemisphere global forests, we'll explore ...

Episode 4 Jungle

4. Jungle

Aired: Feb 15, 1984

Next episode: Exploring the vibrant world of tropical rainforests, where a un...

Episode 5 Seas of Grass

5. Seas of Grass

Aired: Feb 22, 1984

The next episode delves into the intricate connections between the land, plan...

Episode 6 The Baking Deserts

6. The Baking Deserts

Aired: Feb 22, 1984

In the next episode, the harsh desert environment tests the limits of life, a...

Episode 7 The Sky Above

7. The Sky Above

Aired: Mar 7, 1984

Incredible feats of flight and dispersal in the natural world are explored in...

Episode 8 Sweet Fresh Water

8. Sweet Fresh Water

Aired: Mar 14, 1984

Next episode, David Attenborough explores the incredible diversity of animals...

Episode 10 Worlds Apart

10. Worlds Apart

Aired: Mar 28, 1984

The next episode delves into the remarkable diversity of species on isolated ...

Episode 11 The Open Ocean

11. The Open Ocean

Aired: Apr 4, 1984

The next episode explores the fascinating world of ocean ecosystems, revealin...

Episode 12 New Worlds

12. New Worlds

Aired: Apr 11, 1984

The dominance of modern humans has had a devastating effect on the environmen...

Info about The Living Planet

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres:Documentary