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Indian Ocean

Episode 5 of 8

In the first of two episodes in the rich tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, the team explores its remote and pristine underwater worlds and go in search of the elusive dugong.

In the first of two episodes in the rich tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, the team explores its remote and pristine underwater worlds.

Expedition leader Paul Rose, environmentalist Philippe Cousteau Jr, maritime archaeologist Dr Lucy Blue, and marine biologist and oceanographer Tooni Mahto investigate how schools of manta ray suffering from shark bites are treated by the inhabitants of a remarkable reef. They go in search of one of the Indian Ocean's most elusive creatures, the dugong.

The expedition visits the only 'coral nursery' in this ocean, where an extraordinary technique is being used to repair damaged reefs.

They investigate what is driving the increasing trade in shark fishing, and working with the British Met Office, they take part in a global experiment to collect vital information about the Indian Ocean.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 17 Nov 2023 15:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Paul Rose
Presenter Lucy Blue
Presenter Tooni Mahto
Presenter Phillipe Cousteau
Director Daniel Barry
Producer Anne Laking
Series Producer Helen Thomas

Broadcasts

  • Wed 3 Dec 2008 20:00
  • Sat 6 Dec 2008 17:05
  • Sun 28 Dec 2008 00:50
  • Fri 23 Jan 2009 17:00
  • Sun 15 Feb 2009 17:00
  • Fri 24 Jul 2009 19:00
  • Sun 12 Aug 2012 18:00
  • Sat 6 Jul 2013 20:00
  • Sun 7 Jul 2013 02:40
  • Mon 30 Sep 2013 14:45
  • Tue 21 Mar 2017 00:30
  • Fri 17 Aug 2018 16:15
  • Fri 18 Sep 2020 16:15
  • Fri 17 Nov 2023 15:15

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