
Water Life
Water Life captures extraordinary locations and intimate animal behavior never before seen on film. Two years in the making, this groundbreaking series takes viewers on an unprecedented visual journey to aquatic ecosystems on five continents to reveal how water shapes and sculpts the landscape and provides food and refuge for an astonishing array of species.
Cast: Lluís Marco
Season 1
26 episodes
1. A World of WaterFrom tropical rainforests to coral reefs, mysterious water holds the secrets to life on Earth.16CC25minNov 10, 2008
2. The Wandering WaterWater, the messenger of life, never ends its journey through all phases of the water cycle.16CC25minNov 17, 2008
3. Where Water is BornIn the mountains, water produces the purest and wildest lakes that are the source of all the rivers on the planet. This ecosystem is home to creatures that must adapt to the cold, clear waters.16CC25minNov 24, 2008
4. Liquid RoadsStreams, gullies and brooks form micro-ecosystems teeming with diverse and vibrant life.16CC25minDec 1, 2008
5. The Quiet FlowRivers form one of the most varied and diverse ecosystems on the planet.16CC25minDec 8, 2008
6. The Soup of LifeExploring the waters of the wetlands, beginning with algae that are the basis for the food chain.16CC25minDec 15, 2008
7. Dark WaterFrom mountain tops to cave systems, the flow of water carves natural masterpieces into the land.16CC25minDec 22, 2008
8. Useful WaterThe ecosystems found in wells and troughs offer refuge, protection, and food for many species.16CC25minDec 29, 2008
9. Water's SkinLife exists on the precarious boundary between the world above water and the world just below.16CC25minJan 5, 2009
10. Protective WaterSnow and ice test the survivability of plants and animals, who adapt in remarkable ways in response.16CC25minJan 12, 2009
11. Borrowed WaterThe lives of multitudes of creatures tie themselves to seasonal lagoons, pools and ponds.16CC25minJan 19, 2009
12. Fleeting WaterThe harsh Sahara and Patagonia Deserts home many extraordinarily tough and adaptable creatures.16CC25minJan 26, 2009
13. Jungle WaterThe rainforests houses plants and animals as unknown as the ocean depth's mysteries.16CC25minFeb 2, 2009
14. Salt ForestsLearning the salty secrets of the mangroves and meeting the curious creatures that call it home.16CC25minFeb 9, 2009
15. Kingdom of TidesEstuaries' mix of fresh and salt water creates a rich cocktail of food for billions of creatures.16CC25minFeb 16, 2009
16. Extreme WaterSalt mines, flats and marshes home many creatures who thrive in the extreme salt life.16CC25minFeb 23, 2009
17. The Frontier of the SeaThe beach remains a hostile yet essential locale for creatures as they feed, rest, mate and breed.16CC25minJan 11, 2010
18. On the SeasideLife on coastlines isn't easy; creatures live clinging to the rocks or seeking refuge in crevasses.16CC25minMar 8, 2009
19. Under the SeaExploring seabeds, and discovering the survival secrets of starfish, sea urchins and catfish.16CC25minMar 15, 2009
20. In Sight of the CoastThe sea-shaped cliffs create landscapes whose nooks and crannies serve as refuge for many creatures.16CC25minMar 22, 2009
21. Underwater CityStunning cinematography captures the extraordinary beauty of coral reefs. Millions of polyps construct these vast submerged cities of coral, where resourceful animals have developed ingenious survival strategies to avoid prowling predators.16CC25minMar 29, 2009
22. The Big BlueA look at whales, sharks, jellyfish, migrating sea turtles and much more.16CC25minApr 5, 2009
23. Water's PulseAs rainforests, rivers and more are imperiled, so is the existence of the species that inhabit them.16CC25minApr 12, 2009
24. Uncertain WaterScientists examine evidence of climate change and the impact it is having on water and animals.16CC25minApr 19, 2009
25. Water's VoicesDespite being an essential element for life, humans are making worse and worse use of water.16CC25minApr 26, 2009
26. Making of Water LifeLooking at how the creators of "Water Life" followed water's liquid trail across the continents.16CC25minMay 3, 2009
Water Life
Water Life captures extraordinary locations and intimate animal behavior never before seen on film. Two years in the making, this groundbreaking series takes viewers on an unprecedented visual journey to aquatic ecosystems on five continents to reveal how water shapes and sculpts the landscape and provides food and refuge for an astonishing array of species.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Lluís Marco
- Studio
- Indigenius
















