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.
DirectorsRamón de Campoamor, Juan Antonio Rodríguez Llano
WriterJuan Antonio Rodríguez Llano
A World of Water
Nov 10, 2008
From tropical rainforests to coral reefs, mysterious water holds the secrets to life on Earth.
The Wandering Water
Nov 17, 2008
Water, the messenger of life, never ends its journey through all phases of the water cycle.
Where Water is Born
Nov 24, 2008
In 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.
Liquid Roads
Dec 1, 2008
Streams, gullies and brooks form micro-ecosystems teeming with diverse and vibrant life.
The Quiet Flow
Dec 8, 2008
Rivers form one of the most varied and diverse ecosystems on the planet.
The Soup of Life
Dec 15, 2008
Exploring the waters of the wetlands, beginning with algae that are the basis for the food chain.
Dark Water
Dec 22, 2008
From mountain tops to cave systems, the flow of water carves natural masterpieces into the land.
Useful Water
Dec 29, 2008
The ecosystems found in wells and troughs offer refuge, protection, and food for many species.
Water's Skin
Jan 5, 2009
Life exists on the precarious boundary between the world above water and the world just below.
Protective Water
Jan 12, 2009
Snow and ice test the survivability of plants and animals, who adapt in remarkable ways in response.
Borrowed Water
Jan 19, 2009
The lives of multitudes of creatures tie themselves to seasonal lagoons, pools and ponds.
Fleeting Water
Jan 26, 2009
The harsh Sahara and Patagonia Deserts home many extraordinarily tough and adaptable creatures.
Jungle Water
Feb 2, 2009
The rainforests houses plants and animals as unknown as the ocean depth's mysteries.
Salt Forests
Feb 9, 2009
Learning the salty secrets of the mangroves and meeting the curious creatures that call it home.
Kingdom of Tides
Feb 16, 2009
Estuaries' mix of fresh and salt water creates a rich cocktail of food for billions of creatures.
Extreme Water
Feb 23, 2009
Salt mines, flats and marshes home many creatures who thrive in the extreme salt life.
The Frontier of the Sea
Jan 11, 2010
The beach remains a hostile yet essential locale for creatures as they feed, rest, mate and breed.
On the Seaside
Mar 8, 2009
Life on coastlines isn't easy; creatures live clinging to the rocks or seeking refuge in crevasses.
Under the Sea
Mar 15, 2009
Exploring seabeds, and discovering the survival secrets of starfish, sea urchins and catfish.
In Sight of the Coast
Mar 22, 2009
The sea-shaped cliffs create landscapes whose nooks and crannies serve as refuge for many creatures.
Underwater City
Mar 29, 2009
Stunning 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.
The Big Blue
Apr 5, 2009
A look at whales, sharks, jellyfish, migrating sea turtles and much more.
Water's Pulse
Apr 12, 2009
As rainforests, rivers and more are imperiled, so is the existence of the species that inhabit them.
Uncertain Water
Apr 19, 2009
Scientists examine evidence of climate change and the impact it is having on water and animals.
Water's Voices
Apr 26, 2009
Despite being an essential element for life, humans are making worse and worse use of water.
Making of Water Life
May 3, 2009
Looking at how the creators of "Water Life" followed water's liquid trail across the continents.
