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Philippe Cousteau, grandson of legendary Jacques Cousteau, explores the most spectacular places in this earth science series. From the tops of the highest mountains to the depths of the deepest oceans, this series takes viewers on incredible journeys around the world.

In a snowy mountain scene, a tall white building is lit up in the night.

Artist sits in front of a painting that depicts a globe split in two. The right side shows an industrial scene with smoke pluming from stacks. On the left, an eagle flies in front of a mountain while orca whales swim in the waters beneath.

Fully suited and masked scuba diver swims along the living coral of the Great Barrier Reef, reaching out to touch the plants.

Rocky New Zealand beach sits below rugged mountains under a cloudy sky.

Boat speeds along a tree-lined coastline in a bright blue sea.

From the perspective of a body camera, a person paddles an orange canoe over peaceful dark waters toward a tree-lined shore.

Attached to a fence, a large sign features the silhouette of a kiwi. It reads, “Kiwi live here. Please help us keep them safe.” Below is a smaller sign that says, “This beach is home to ground-nesting birds.”

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Still image from: Xploration Awesome Planet: Environmental Engineers

Still image from: Xploration Awesome Planet: Animal Coexistence

Large combine moves towards us, harvesting golden grain.

Still image from: Xploration Awesome Planet: Grizzlies of British Columbia

Ominous shark swims amongst a school of fish in the ocean.

Against snowy mountains, a red, arch-shaped rock formation stands amongst a desert mesa.

Surfer rides a massive wave in a deep blue ocean.

Man straps a snorkeling mask to his head, looking out to the open water of the ocean.

Student leans over an open laptop on a desk while typing.

Row of large houses looks over a vast sandy beach, lined with sandbags.

Up-close shot of a green, blue, and orange insect with bulging eyes.

Tropical island scene featuring a tiny home surrounded by large, bushy palm trees and other greenery on a white sandy beach.

Near the shore of a lake, we see a large wooden sign that says, “Colorado Lagoon Wetland & Marine Science Education Center.”

In the calm waters of the ocean, two orca whales breach the water as several more follow beneath the water behind them.

Beneath a dark brown cloud, a tornado rages through farmland. In the distance are low, stormy clouds pouring rain.

Woman wearing goggles and a wetsuit floats in the blue water of the ocean, reaching a device out towards a nearby shark.

In the desert, a cloud darkens rows of solar panels lined up as far as the eye can see.

Zoomed-in map of the terrain of Europe, with Slovenia highlighter in orange at the center. The surrounding countries of Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Croatia are featured and labeled, with their borders highlighted in bright green.

Person holds the invasive black and white tegu lizard up in a presentation.

Wide river with white rapids rushes away from us, lined by green bushes.

Teenage student crouches next to an orange bucket, holding a sample bottle. Her classmate works behind her along the rocky landscape.