Reef Wrecks
The ocean floor is home to centuries' worth of sunken vessels integrated into marine habitats. Explore extraordinary wrecks around the world and learn how these artificial structures have become a part of the ecosystem--and in some cases, a vital tool in reversing the effects of human impact.
- 2016-2016
- 1 season
- Documentary
- TV-G
The ocean floor is home to centuries' worth of sunken vessels integrated into marine habitats. Explore extraordinary wrecks around the world and learn how these artificial structures have become a part of the ecosystem--and in some cases, a vital tool in reversing the effects of human impact.
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
Bonaire
48 mins
The small island of Bonaire is a Caribbean diving destination that boasts a unique collection of shipwrecks transformed into makeshift coral reefs. These artificial habitats provide a haven for marine life in a constantly changing ecosystem.
Episode 2
Florida Keys Shipwreck Trail
48 mins
The waters off the Florida Keys are home to a time capsule: the famed and eerie Shipwreck Trail. From World War II freighters to 19th-century steamships, these relics of a bygone era are preserved in their watery graves, home to an exotic array of marine life.
Episode 3
Bahamas
48 mins
Episode 4
Roatan
48 mins
The number of shipwrecks off the coast of Roatan suggests that these waters pose a threat to passing vessels--but the fact is most of these ships were deliberately sunk. The purpose? To create artificial reefs that attract a dazzling array of marine plants and creatures, in a bid to form a sustainable ecosystem.
Episode 5
Mexico's Artificial Reefs
48 mins