Synopsis

The waters surrounding Australia are a meeting place for two distinct marine realms. After its separation from Gondwana some 45 million years ago and subsequent isolation, the island continent now embraces both tropical and temperate seas. Today, its shores host the most diverse collection of marine life on Earth. This program tells the story of this singular Australian ecosystem, charting its development from the turbulent kelp forests of the southern reaches to the breathtaking wonders of the