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Season 1

  • S01E01 Sweeping Shores

    • June 18, 2016
    • Smithsonian Channel

    On the rocky southern tip of Africa lies a narrow peninsula held hostage by the elements. From pounding ice-cold waves to relentless sun, the extreme conditions demand toughness and adaptability from its resident wildlife.

  • S01E02 Sanctuary of the Indian Ocean

    • June 25, 2016
    • Smithsonian Channel

    Just off the southern coast of Africa, beneath the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, lies a safe zone created by a unique confluence of geography and climate: a sanctuary with a vibrant concentration of dazzling aquatic life. Embark on an underwater adventure into a marine wilderness stronghold.

  • S01E03 Africa's Golden Forest

    • July 2, 2016
    • Smithsonian Channel

    At the southern tip of Africa lies an underwater forest of haunting beauty. Venture into the depths of this singular world of strange plants and exotic sex-changing fish as they take refuge in this fertile and unique ecosystem.

  • S01E04 Algoa Bay: Last Refuge of the African Penguin

    • July 9, 2016
    • Smithsonian Channel

    On the southern coast of Africa lies Algoa Bay--a protected refuge for the continent's only penguin species. Join them in their quest for survival as they brave unforgiving elements to build an unlikely marine community.