The Blue Planet

The Blue Planet is a nature documentary series produced by the BBC. The original series aired in 2001 and a sequel, Blue Planet II, aired in 2017. Both are narrated by Sir David Attenborough. The series explores the world's oceans, from sunlit shallows to the deepest trenches. It reveals the incredible creatures and ecosystems that exist beneath the waves.

Ocean Wonders

The Blue Planet shows creatures that many people have never seen before. Deep-sea fish that glow in the dark, coral reefs teeming with life, and massive whale migrations are all featured. The filmmakers used submarines and special underwater cameras to capture footage at extreme depths.

Protecting Our Oceans

Blue Planet II had a massive impact on public awareness about ocean pollution. Footage of plastic pollution in the ocean shocked viewers worldwide. The series led to what was called the Blue Planet Effect, where millions of people changed their habits to reduce plastic use. Governments introduced new environmental policies after the show aired.

Fun Facts

• Blue Planet II took four years to film and visited every ocean on Earth.
• The series was the most-watched TV show in the UK in 2017.
• Cameras reached depths of over 3,000 feet to film deep-sea creatures.

Did You Know?

Blue Planet II had such a huge impact on reducing plastic pollution that it was called the Blue Planet Effect. After the series aired, surveys showed that 88 percent of viewers changed their behavior regarding single-use plastic. Supermarkets reduced plastic packaging and governments around the world introduced new laws to fight ocean pollution!