Water Life S1:E2

A World of Water

From tropical rainforests to coral reefs, mysterious water holds the secrets to life on Earth.

Where Water is Born

In 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.

Liquid Roads

Streams, gullies and brooks form micro-ecosystems teeming with diverse and vibrant life.

The Quiet Flow

Rivers form one of the most varied and diverse ecosystems on the planet.

The Soup of Life

Exploring the waters of the wetlands, beginning with algae that are the basis for the food chain.

Dark Water

From mountain tops to cave systems, the flow of water carves natural masterpieces into the land.

Useful Water

The ecosystems found in wells and troughs offer refuge, protection, and food for many species.

Water's Skin

Life exists on the precarious boundary between the world above water and the world just below.

Protective Water

Snow and ice test the survivability of plants and animals, who adapt in remarkable ways in response.

Borrowed Water

The lives of multitudes of creatures tie themselves to seasonal lagoons, pools and ponds.

Fleeting Water

The harsh Sahara and Patagonia Deserts home many extraordinarily tough and adaptable creatures.

Jungle Water

The rainforests houses plants and animals as unknown as the ocean depth's mysteries.

Salt Forests

Learning the salty secrets of the mangroves and meeting the curious creatures that call it home.

Kingdom of Tides

Estuaries' mix of fresh and salt water creates a rich cocktail of food for billions of creatures.

Extreme Water

Salt mines, flats and marshes home many creatures who thrive in the extreme salt life.

The Frontier of the Sea

The beach remains a hostile yet essential locale for creatures as they feed, rest, mate and breed.

On the Seaside

Life on coastlines isn't easy; creatures live clinging to the rocks or seeking refuge in crevasses.

Under the Sea

Exploring seabeds, and discovering the survival secrets of starfish, sea urchins and catfish.

In Sight of the Coast

The sea-shaped cliffs create landscapes whose nooks and crannies serve as refuge for many creatures.

Underwater City

Stunning 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.

The Big Blue

A look at whales, sharks, jellyfish, migrating sea turtles and much more.

Water's Pulse

As rainforests, rivers and more are imperiled, so is the existence of the species that inhabit them.

Uncertain Water

Scientists examine evidence of climate change and the impact it is having on water and animals.

Water's Voices

Despite being an essential element for life, humans are making worse and worse use of water.

Making of Water Life

Looking at how the creators of "Water Life" followed water's liquid trail across the continents.