Atlantic: A Year in the Wild

Atlantic winters bring bitter storms, suffering and conflict. Animals that spend the frozen months here must be ready to face its fierce onslaught. But while most are battling to survive, some are just starting to raise a family.

Alors que l'hiver touche à sa fin, l'Atlantique reprend vie et l'espoir revient. Les températures augmentent, les jours rallongent et la nourriture est de nouveau abondante. Mais le printemps est court dans le nord, les animaux n'ont que quelques mois pour trouver de la nourriture, s'accoupler et fonder une famille : en évitant tout le temps les prédateurs.

Summer has arrived. The North Atlantic is at its warmest. Food is plentiful. This year's youngsters must feed, grow and prepare to start life alone. Summer sees the return of giants to the UK's rich coastal waters. Having travelled thousands of miles, sharks and whales are here to gorge.

In the Atlantic's far north, autumn is the season of gales, cooling temperatures and driving rain. This is the season when the wildlife must make the final preparations for winter or migrate to warmer climes. For some autumn is also the season to battle for a mate.