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South Pacific Fragile Paradise

   2009    Nature
The extraordinary wildlife, culture and history of this immense, fascinating ocean and its myriad islands are revealed in stunning detail. With its coral reefs, turquoise lagoons and dramatic oceanic atolls, the South Pacific is the archetypal paradise. It is still relatively healthy and teeming with fish, but it is a fragile paradise. Intern ...ational fishing fleets are taking a serious toll on the sharks, albatross and tuna, and there are other insidious threats to these bountiful seas. We look at what is being done to preserve the ocean and its wildlife.   Show More

Tidal

   2021    Technology
As tides rise and fall twice a day, vast amounts of water swirl around the earth. This is a huge energy source that's currently largely untapped. An estimated 3000 gigawatts are available to be harvested globally, enough to power a third of the earth's homes. Yet compared to wind and solar, the technology needed to harness tidal power is stil ...l in its infancy. The power of the ocean’s tides is the last great untapped energy source on Earth. From sub-sea kites to floating platforms, teams of engineers are racing to perfect the technology to harness the vast flows of water.   Show More
Series: Engineering the Future Series 3
Asia

Asia

2024  Nature
Seven Ages of Rock

Seven Ages of Rock

2007  Art
Inside the Medieval Mind

Inside the Medieval Mind

2008  History
Latino Americans

Latino Americans

2013  History
Life

Life

2009  Nature
Planet Earth

Planet Earth

2007  Nature
Rise of Empires: Ottoman

Rise of Empires: Ottoman

2020  History