About this season
For decades, the National Geographic Society has presented specials on nature, foreign culture, scientific breakthroughs, and things which fall under the general category of "neat stuff." Each special is self-contained.
Episodes (6)
1. Secrets of the Titanic
Aired 3 January 1986
Consists of historical photos and footage of the massive steamer, the exploration by Dr. Robert Ballard, and a look inside the ship itself.
2. Chesapeake Borne
Aired 15 January 1986
Observes the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. Shows how the region's main industry, crabbing, shapes lives.
3. Creatures of the Mangrove
Aired 12 February 1986
Shows the ecosystem of mangrove trees, including fiddler crabs, proboscis monkeys, and mudskippers.
4. Jerusalem: Within These Walls
Aired 12 March 1986
A view of Jerusalem and its people, a product of 3000 years of history and religious faith.
5. Quest for the Atocha
Aired 23 March 1986
A search for the treasure of the Spanish galleon Atocha.
6. Realm of the Alligator
Aired 16 April 1986
A swampland on the Georgia-Florida border is ruled by the fearsome alligator.