About this season
Transporting turtles, hugging fish and swimming with sharks - all in a day's work. Head under the water as the dedicated team reveal the secrets of Britain's biggest aquarium.
Episodes (6)
1. Moving a Shark Is an Adrenaline Rush
Aired 14 November 2023 • 58 min
Marcus, the new curator, attempts a high-risk move for a problem shark to the top of the aquarium. Andrew builds a cave for a reclusive lobster, and star attraction Friday the turtle suffers a nasty bite from a mystery tankmate.
2. It’s Amazing He Didn’t Drop that Ray
Aired 21 November 2023 • 58 min
Catching rays is a challenge with a sting in the tail. Xav has to find a way to keep Friday the Turtle out of trouble. Freyja gives some care home residents a moving close encounter with sharks.
3. Do You Have Room for a Turtle?
Aired 28 November 2023 • 58 min
Marcus and Emma head to the Maldives on a rescue mission for an injured turtle. Back in Plymouth, Ian trains Zeus the zebra shark using a toy boat, and Andrew collects fresh seaweed for Larry the lobster.
4. If It Goes Wrong, I’ll Blame Him
Aired 5 December 2023 • 58 min
Ian has to carry out repairs ten metres underwater in the deepest tank in Britain, and there’s a surprise for volunteer Jill, the aquarium's 86-year-old 'ray whisperer'.
5. OMG These Animals Are So Smart
Aired 12 December 2023 • 58 min
Marcus installs a shark cage to allow visitors a close encounter, and a new octopus arrives from Portugal. Amelia has problems that threaten an ambitious project to replant the seagrass meadows.
6. Florence the Shark Is Looking Round
Aired 19 December 2023 • 58 min
There’s a surprise visit from the Princess of Wales, concern for a recent arrival, and a pregnancy test for Florence the shark.