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Red Sea

Episode 3 of 8

The team explores the remote and unexplored Southern Red Sea, teeming with marine life and home to some of the warmest waters on the planet. They investigate its vibrant coral.

The team explores the remote and unexplored Southern Red Sea, teeming with marine life and home to some of the warmest waters on the planet.

With unique access, expedition leader Paul Rose, environmentalist Philippe Cousteau Jr, maritime archaeologist Dr Lucy Blue and marine biologist and oceanographer Tooni Mahto investigate whether the vibrant coral here can help other coral reefs threatened by global warming.

They dive in one of only two places on Earth you can see a new ocean being born; they explore the wreck of an Italian ship, to find her top secret, deadly cargo; and they uncover archaeological evidence of one of early man's first encounters with the sea.

And Philippe Cousteau Jr has an emotional journey to the remains of an ambitious underwater village established by his grandfather, Jacques Cousteau, in 1963 to discover whether humans could live beneath the waves.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 15 Nov 2023 15:15
BBC Two

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    Mischa Mang

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Credits

Presenter Paul Rose
Presenter Lucy Blue
Presenter Tooni Mahto
Presenter Phillipe Cousteau
Director Milla Harrison-Hansley
Executive Producer Anne Laking
Series Producer Helen Thomas

Broadcasts

  • Wed 26 Nov 2008 20:00
    BBC Two except Yorkshire
  • Sat 29 Nov 2008 17:00
    BBC HD
  • Wed 17 Dec 2008 01:15
    BBC One
  • Wed 21 Jan 2009 17:00
    BBC HD
  • Fri 17 Jul 2009 19:00
    BBC HD
  • Sat 24 Mar 2012 18:20
    BBC HD
  • Sun 1 Jul 2012 18:00
    BBC Two except Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Sat 15 Jun 2013 19:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 16 Jun 2013 02:30
    BBC Four
  • Thu 26 Sep 2013 14:45
    BBC Two except Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Mon 6 Mar 2017 23:50
    BBC Four
  • Wed 15 Aug 2018 16:15
    BBC Two except Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Wed 16 Sep 2020 16:15
    BBC Two except Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Wed 15 Nov 2023 15:15
    BBC Two except Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire

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