Synopsis
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
Season 11
A World of WaterFrom tropical rainforests to coral reefs, mysterious water holds the secrets to life on Earth.25m2
The Wandering WaterWater, the messenger of life, never ends its journey through all phases of the water cycle.25m3
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.25m4
Liquid RoadsStreams, gullies and brooks form micro-ecosystems teeming with diverse and vibrant life.25m5
The Quiet FlowRivers form one of the most varied and diverse ecosystems on the planet.25m6
The Soup of LifeExploring the waters of the wetlands, beginning with algae that are the basis for the food chain.25m7
Dark WaterFrom mountain tops to cave systems, the flow of water carves natural masterpieces into the land.25m8
Useful WaterThe ecosystems found in wells and troughs offer refuge, protection, and food for many species.25m9
Water's SkinLife exists on the precarious boundary between the world above water and the world just below.25m10
Protective WaterSnow and ice test the survivability of plants and animals, who adapt in remarkable ways in response.25m11
Borrowed WaterThe lives of multitudes of creatures tie themselves to seasonal lagoons, pools and ponds.25m12
Fleeting WaterThe harsh Sahara and Patagonia Deserts home many extraordinarily tough and adaptable creatures.25m13
Jungle WaterThe rainforests houses plants and animals as unknown as the ocean depth's mysteries.25m14
Salt ForestsLearning the salty secrets of the mangroves and meeting the curious creatures that call it home.25m15
Kingdom of TidesEstuaries' mix of fresh and salt water creates a rich cocktail of food for billions of creatures.25m16
Extreme WaterSalt mines, flats and marshes home many creatures who thrive in the extreme salt life.25m17
The Frontier of the SeaThe beach remains a hostile yet essential locale for creatures as they feed, rest, mate and breed.25m18
On the SeasideLife on coastlines isn't easy; creatures live clinging to the rocks or seeking refuge in crevasses.25m19
Under the SeaExploring seabeds, and discovering the survival secrets of starfish, sea urchins and catfish.25m20
In Sight of the CoastThe sea-shaped cliffs create landscapes whose nooks and crannies serve as refuge for many creatures.25m21
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.25m22
The Big BlueA look at whales, sharks, jellyfish, migrating sea turtles and much more.25m23
Water's PulseAs rainforests, rivers and more are imperiled, so is the existence of the species that inhabit them.25m24
Uncertain WaterScientists examine evidence of climate change and the impact it is having on water and animals.25m25
Water's VoicesDespite being an essential element for life, humans are making worse and worse use of water.25m26
Making of Water LifeLooking at how the creators of "Water Life" followed water's liquid trail across the continents.25m
A World of WaterFrom tropical rainforests to coral reefs, mysterious water holds the secrets to life on Earth.25m2The Wandering WaterWater, the messenger of life, never ends its journey through all phases of the water cycle.25m3Where 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.25m4Liquid RoadsStreams, gullies and brooks form micro-ecosystems teeming with diverse and vibrant life.25m5The Quiet FlowRivers form one of the most varied and diverse ecosystems on the planet.25m6The Soup of LifeExploring the waters of the wetlands, beginning with algae that are the basis for the food chain.25m7Dark WaterFrom mountain tops to cave systems, the flow of water carves natural masterpieces into the land.25m8Useful WaterThe ecosystems found in wells and troughs offer refuge, protection, and food for many species.25m9Water's SkinLife exists on the precarious boundary between the world above water and the world just below.25m10Protective WaterSnow and ice test the survivability of plants and animals, who adapt in remarkable ways in response.25m11Borrowed WaterThe lives of multitudes of creatures tie themselves to seasonal lagoons, pools and ponds.25m12Fleeting WaterThe harsh Sahara and Patagonia Deserts home many extraordinarily tough and adaptable creatures.25m13Jungle WaterThe rainforests houses plants and animals as unknown as the ocean depth's mysteries.25m14Salt ForestsLearning the salty secrets of the mangroves and meeting the curious creatures that call it home.25m15Kingdom of TidesEstuaries' mix of fresh and salt water creates a rich cocktail of food for billions of creatures.25m16Extreme WaterSalt mines, flats and marshes home many creatures who thrive in the extreme salt life.25m17The Frontier of the SeaThe beach remains a hostile yet essential locale for creatures as they feed, rest, mate and breed.25m18On the SeasideLife on coastlines isn't easy; creatures live clinging to the rocks or seeking refuge in crevasses.25m19Under the SeaExploring seabeds, and discovering the survival secrets of starfish, sea urchins and catfish.25m20In Sight of the CoastThe sea-shaped cliffs create landscapes whose nooks and crannies serve as refuge for many creatures.25m21Underwater 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.25m22The Big BlueA look at whales, sharks, jellyfish, migrating sea turtles and much more.25m23Water's PulseAs rainforests, rivers and more are imperiled, so is the existence of the species that inhabit them.25m24Uncertain WaterScientists examine evidence of climate change and the impact it is having on water and animals.25m25Water's VoicesDespite being an essential element for life, humans are making worse and worse use of water.25m26Making of Water LifeLooking at how the creators of "Water Life" followed water's liquid trail across the continents.25mCast
