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One Ocean: Birth of an Ocean (Part 1)

43 minutes 51 seconds

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More than four billion years ago, the most important event in Earth's history took place: the ocean was born. It completely transformed the planet, creating a watery oasis that gave rise to the air that organisms consume, the climate, and a stunning array of life. The ocean is what transformed Earth into the livable, blue planet it is today. This episode tells the story of the ocean's turbulent beginnings and its successive incarnations. Part of the "One Ocean" series.

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Beach at sunset with waves lapping on the shore. Caption: it nurtured life itself on this planet,
One Ocean
Episode 1
43 minutes 51 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Rows of large frozen fish on the ground with people walking between the rows. Caption: Almost all the world's catch ends up here.
One Ocean
Episode 2
43 minutes 47 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Mostly translucent animal with two wing-like structures and a tail. Caption: because from here down, creatures create their own.
One Ocean
Episode 3
44 minutes
Grade Level: 10 - 12
School of small, silver fish. Caption: Creatures are on the move.
One Ocean
Episode 4
44 minutes 1 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12