Arabian Seas
The waters off the Arabian Peninsula are home to predators such as zebra sharks, camouflage kings like the cuttlefish and to occasional visitors like the migrating whale shark and Hawksbill turtle.
- 2017-2018
- 1 season
- Documentary
- TV-PG
The waters off the Arabian Peninsula are home to predators such as zebra sharks, camouflage kings like the cuttlefish and to occasional visitors like the migrating whale shark and Hawksbill turtle.
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2017 - 2018
Episode 1
Carnivores of the Coral Garden
Thu, Mar 16, 2017 48 mins
Nine miles off the coast of Oman, a zebra shark scans the ocean floor for crustaceans, while a menacing giant stingray floats by. Elsewhere, toxic scorpion fish and crown-of-thorns starfish bring coral devastation.
Episode 2
Magicians of the Reef
Thu, Mar 8, 2018 48 mins
See how cuttlefish change colour to both attract mates and ward off rivals. Here, the seahorse blends perfectly into its coral surroundings, while a male day octopus hides to avoid the female's cannibalistic impulses.
Episode 3
Island Feast
48 mins
Despite the heat, the Gulf of Oman is full of nutrients which sustain a host of marine migrants. The behemoth whale shark, hawksbill turtle, and millions of tiny, exotic fish settle in to feast.
Episode 4
Defenders of the Reef
48 mins
In the Gulf of Oman, survival is all about defense. Some species of sea urchins and sea slugs rely on toxins to keep predators at bay, while guitarfish use their size and armored bodies to stay off the menu.
Episode 5
Turtles Legacy
48 mins
The sea turtle is one of the oldest animals on Earth. These ancient mariners pre-date the dinosaurs and have existed for over 100 million years, but now all seven of the surviving species are endangered.