Product Description

See some of the most startling wildlife photography ever to have been shown on television! The Blue Planet: Seas of Life features amazing new discoveries and photographic breakthroughs in four episodes. The Blue Planet: Seas of Life #4 features: "Tidal Seas" and "Coasts."

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #33216 in DVD
• Brand: Warner Brothers
• Released on: 2002-05-07
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
• Formats: Anamorphic, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 98 minutes

Amazon.com
Oceanic marvels abound in these two episodes of The Blue Planet, and we're given a front-row seat thanks to the series' peerless camerawork and sound effects, and George Fenton's glorious orchestral score. "Tidal Seas" explores the myriad life forms that thrive when lunar gravity pulls the oceans offshore. These include surfing snails, diving osprey, breeding stingray, and bottlenose dolphin digging for razorfish in the shallow tidal flats. In a delightful time-lapse sequence, sand bubbler crabs clean an entire beach for food, leaving millions of filtered sand balls in their paths. "Coasts" is easily the most brutal episode, but no less mesmerizing. Here we witness the battles of elephant seals, the tenacity of Galapagos iguanas, and the mating rituals of the walrus. Surely the most unexpected, and horrifying, sequence is that of the orca, earning its "killer whale" nickname by capturing, killing, and tail-tossing a seal pup--a performance so mysteriously primal that even the most seasoned marine biologist will be utterly amazed. --Jeff Shannon

DVD features
In addition to the fine "making of" featurettes that accompany all Blue Planet episodes, this DVD includes "Deep Trouble," an hour-long supplement to the series, in which noted marine biologists describe and illustrate the many ways in which the fishing industries are destroying the delicate balance of marine wildlife. From the indiscriminate use of destructive netting to the little-known and illegal use of cyanide to stun and capture exotic reef fish for the aquarium trade, this documentary is thorough, provocative, and passionately intelligent in its plea for industrial reforms and preventive legislation, and an altogether fitting accompaniment to the astonishing beauty on display in the Blue Planet series. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews

Outstanding Content , Photography and Narration
I've been a marine biologist for more than 25 years and am amazed everytime that I watch these movies. I originally bought it for my grandson Liam to have here at the house when he visited. However, I've watched them many times over even when he isn't here. These movies have instilled in both of us a whole new awareness of the majesty of our oceans. Except for a few of the more graphic depictions of "real-life" predator/prey relationships which may need adult companionship for some of the younger kids, I would wholeheartedly recommend these to everyone, young and old! An outstanding effort in every respect!

Tidal Seas and Coastal Life
This DVD takes a look at the sea life along the shorelines of the world. Like all of "The Blue Planet" series, this is a thorough documentary that I highly recommend to anybody interested in marine life.

Great product, fast shipper
This is a great dvd! Fantastic views and narration, my kids and I watch a different one every week. We find them very helpful and informative.