Spy in the Ocean, A Nature Miniseries
★ 7.8 · 2023 · Documentary
Go deep beneath the waves – on a spy mission to the depths of the ocean. Amazing hidden cameras give incredible perspectives on the ingenious creatures that call it home.
Episodes
1. Deep Thinkers58m · Spy creatures reveal an ocean full of startling ways of thinking, including the largest brain, smart octopi, diving monkeys, creative masterminds and other intriguing intelligence.
2. Deep Feelings59m · Spy Creatures explore animal emotions, showing the deep feelings we share. With surfing dolphins, kissing manatees and sensitive cuttlefish, it’s an amazing, emotional rollercoaster.
3. Deep Relationships59m · Spy creatures uncover surprising undersea relationships, as sharks befriend fish, whales play with dolphins, and lobsters do the conga in seas where even spider crabs have friends.
4. Deep Trouble59m · Spy creatures explore the challenges that ocean life must overcome to survive.More Like This
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