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Big Pacific

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Big Pacific

Science & Nature
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Plunge into the Pacific with researchers and cinematographers and see the ocean’s rare and dazzling creatures in a way never before seen on television. The show examines an ocean that covers a third of the Earth’s surface.
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Episode 1 Extended Preview | Mysterious
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Episode 1 Extended Preview | Mysterious
We yearn to unravel the mysterious Pacific, but she doesn't give up her secrets willingly.
Preview
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Preview
Plunge into the Pacific to see the ocean’s rare and dazzling creatures.
Episode 2 Preview | Violent
0:30
Episode 2 Preview | Violent
Those that live in the Pacific must choose whether to avoid conflict or rise to meet it.
Sea Otters
Californian sea otters give new meaning to “love bite.”
Grunions
3:24
Grunions
A mass spawning event happens on an empty shoreline in the Gulf of California.
Manta Rays
2:47
Manta Rays
Manta rays feed nearly constantly on prey so minute it is just a haze in the water.
Peppered Moray Eels
3:36
Peppered Moray Eels
In the Marshall Islands Moray Eels are learning to hunt on land.
Marine Iguanas
3:27
Marine Iguanas
The marine iguana is the only one of its kind with adaptations to thrive in the ocean.
Humpback Whales
3:39
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales migrate from northern feeding grounds to Hawaii for a chance to mate.
Dragon Tide
3:37
Dragon Tide
In Hangzhou Bay, brave surfers wait for the annual return of an ancient sea monster.
Snake Island
4:03
Snake Island
Shedao, also known as Snake Island, is home to 20,000 Pit Vipers.
Snake Island
3:26
Snake Island
The crew travels to Snake Island to film pit vipers preying on migrating songbirds.
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