Oceans Alive: Kingdom of the Coral Reef — Season 1, Episode 7: Forests of the Sea
Documentary • 24 min • 1 season, 20 episodes
Episode synopsis
John Stoneman is the guest of the Monterey Aquarium in a study of the West Coast kelp forests and the special marine animals that live in and around them. Observations are made on the playful sea lions of the areas and the sea otter, which has learned how to use a tool, in the form of a rock, to break open its favorite food, the abalone. Stoneman's team also travels to British Columbia to continue their studies, this time on wolf eels and octopus.
About Oceans Alive: Kingdom of the Coral Reef
Known as the oasis of the sea, coral reefs are among the ocean's most wondrous and mystical life forms. Take a voyage deep beneath the water in Oceans Alive, a 5-DVD exploration of the inner workings tho these diverse varieties of marine life. Travel to Mexico, Canada, The Caribbean, Hawaii, Egypt and other fscinating destinations both above and below the water for a glimpse into coral ree communities, kelp forests and sea creatures such as wolf eels, octopus and reef fish. Witness mankind's destruction of coral reefs through years of pollution and discover all the dangers that lurk within these seemingly tranquil and peaceful havens.