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Blue Planet II

Blue Planet II

Summary

A lavish and definitive view of the oceanic world - accompanying the landmark 7-part BBC series narrated by Sir David Attenborough. With over 200 breath-taking photographs and stills from the BBC Natural History Unit's spectacular footage, this awe-inspiring study of life below the surface will amaze and enthral.

'Jaw-dropping' - Variety

'Substantial and awe-inspiring' - Publishers Weekly
'Breath-taking' -- ***** Reader review
'An incredible book and a must buy' -- ***** Reader review
'Outstanding' -- ***** Reader review
*****
Take a deep breath and dive into the mysteries of the ocean...

Our understanding of ocean life has changed dramatically in the last decade, with new species, new behaviours, and new habitats being discovered at a rapid rate. Blue Planet II, which accompanies the epic BBC 7-part series, is a ground-breaking new look at the richness and variety of underwater life across our planet.

From ambush hunters such as the carnivorous bobbit worm to cuttlefish mesmerising their prey with a pulsating light display, Blue Planet II reveals the never-before-seen secrets of the ocean.

With over 200 breath-taking photographs and stills from the BBC Natural History Unit's spectacular footage, each chapter of Blue Planet II brings to life a different habitat of the oceanic world.

As well as shining a light on ocean life, coral reef and arctic ice communities and shoreline existence, Blue Planet II examines unflinchingly what the future holds for our ocean dwellers. It's a book that will amaze, educate, captivate and astound.

About the authors

James Honeyborne

James Honeyborne, executive producer of Blue Planet II, is the producer and director of award-winning wildlife documentaries for the BBC, Discovery Channel and National Geographic. He was series producer on the BBC’s landmark series Africa, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, and his other television credits include Wildlife on One and The Natural World. He is also director of feature-length wildlife drama, Meerkats – The Movie, for Harvey Weinstein/BBC Films.
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Mark Brownlow

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