Life on the Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the richest and most complex natural ecosystems on earth - home to a stunning array of animals, from microscopic plankton to 100-ton whales. The three-part series presents a unique and fresh angle on Australia's greatest natural icon, seen through the eyes of those who live, work, and play in this natural wonderland.
- 2015-2015
- 1 season
- Documentary
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the richest and most complex natural ecosystems on earth - home to a stunning array of animals, from microscopic plankton to 100-ton whales. The three-part series presents a unique and fresh angle on Australia's greatest natural icon, seen through the eyes of those who live, work, and play in this natural wonderland.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
56 mins
View the reef as tourists enjoy the perfect weather, humpback whales give birth and fire destroys a luxury yacht. On the most protected island in Australia, 20,000 green sea turtles return to the biggest reptilian breeding colony on Earth.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
The coral reef has a massive spawning event all in one night. Some of the human stories include a Queensland rescue helicopter, aquarium fish collectors, and indigenous people. Sugar cane farms lead to a Crown-of-thorns starfish explosion.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
56 mins
See how the human and animal residents of the reef prepare for a category five cyclone that brings destruction to the North Queensland coast. As cyclone season finally gives way to calm seas of the dry, the reef begins to recover and thrive.
