Earthsounds

S01E11: Shallow Seas

New technology reveals a raucous symphony of pops and squeaks in an underwater amphitheater full of flirtatious fish and graceful manatees.

Overview

Immersive audio reveals the unexpected, unfamiliar, and untold ways in which animals communicate around the world.

Episodes

Australian Forests

S01E01 Australian Forests

February 23, 2024 8.0 33 min
In ancient woodlands, a crocodile relies on sound to protect her babies, koalas release powerful roars, and an enchanting frog choir communes.
The Himalayas

S01E02 The Himalayas

February 23, 2024 7.0 31 min
Mountains act as a huge echo chamber for elusive creatures—like snow leopards—who use the landscape to amplify their rarely heard love songs.
The Rainforests

S01E03 The Rainforests

February 23, 2024 30 min
In one of the richest soundscapes, howler monkeys attempt to out-voice each other and sloths break their silence to search for mates.
The Pacific

S01E04 The Pacific

February 23, 2024 35 min
Whale songs and dolphin clicks hold hidden meaning in an underwater world full of clever acoustic tricks.
African Plains

S01E05 African Plains

February 23, 2024 31 min
Predators listen for frantic footsteps, cocktail ants craft a battle cry, and lions embrace the transformative power of rolling rain and thunder.
Polar Worlds

S01E06 Polar Worlds

February 23, 2024 30 min
In subzero conditions, emperor penguins use custom calls to find their families. After dark, the northern lights make mesmerizing music.
African Deserts

S01E07 African Deserts

February 23, 2024 31 min
Silence may seem golden in the desert, but secret sounds connect curious meerkats—and tip off eavesdropping predators like cobras and eagles.
Atlantic Coasts

S01E08 Atlantic Coasts

February 23, 2024 30 min
Where land meets sea, rockhopper penguins, orca whales, and elephant seals find incredible ways to cut through the chaos.
Winter Woodlands

S01E09 Winter Woodlands

February 23, 2024 30 min
In North America's forests, a snowy game of hide-and-seek unfolds between foxes and voles. When seasons change, elk strike up a sonic rivalry.
African Water Worlds

S01E10 African Water Worlds

February 23, 2024 30 min
The Okavango Delta is awash with sound. And locals—from pied kingfishers to hippos—tune in to life above and below the water to survive.
Shallow Seas

S01E11 Shallow Seas

February 23, 2024 29 min
New technology reveals a raucous symphony of pops and squeaks in an underwater amphitheater full of flirtatious fish and graceful manatees.
Listening to Our Planet

S01E12 Listening to Our Planet

February 23, 2024 34 min
Meet the scientists studying sound around the globe to help stop the rapid progression of climate change and wildlife endangerment.

Cast

Tom Hiddleston
Tom Hiddleston
Self - Narrator (voice)

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