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Mediterranean: Life Under Siege

Season 1
Explore the stunning but hostile Mediterranean ocean, where astonishing wildlife has adapted and endured: until now. Filmed over 2 years in 12 different countries, this landmark natural history documentary series looks at the threats faced by the Med’s creatures as they come under intense pressure from human activity. What can be done to protect these endangered ecosystems?
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  1. S1 E1 - The Odyssey for New Life
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    April 11, 2022
    52min
    TV-PG
    For many creatures living in or around the Mediterranean ocean, the natural urge to reproduce is all-consuming. This groundbreaking natural history documentary follows some of these animals as they push their bodies to the brink in order to give birth. Loggerhead turtles travel thousands of miles to lay their eggs in the place they too were born, while white storks risk everything to find a mate.
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  2. S1 E2 - Caring for Living Beings
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    April 11, 2022
    51min
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    In the Mediterranean ocean, attempts to care for offspring can be a perilous activity. This breathtaking natural history documentary follows various creatures who risk everything to look after their young. A sperm whale mother leaves her calf in the care of her sister as she hunts giant squid. While an octopus sacrifices her own wellbeing to ensure that her eggs have the best chance of survival.
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  3. S1 E3 - Becoming an Adult
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    April 18, 2022
    50min
    TV-PG
    Under the care of their mothers, many Mediterranean animals enjoy a certain amount of protection. But as this fascinating natural history documentary reveals, the move to adulthood can be fraught with danger. Monk seals are almost extinct in the Med, but one pup is under threat from his parents and outside human forces. Elsewhere a young Fin Whale struggles to find its own food.
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  4. S1 E4 - Old Age and Rebirth
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    April 18, 2022
    49min
    TV-PG
    For some of the animals that live in the Mediterranean region, reaching old age can result in a death sentence. This astonishing natural history documentary follows the progress of an aging flamingo, too old to find a mate, who is then shunned by the flock and open to predatory threat. Bottlenose dolphins are more close-knit and actually help and protect their elderly relatives.
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  5. S1 E5 - The Guardians of the Mediterranean
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    April 11, 2022
    52min
    TV-PG
    The Mediterranean and the creatures that live within it are facing many threats. Global warming, overfishing and pollution are all taking their toll. But, as this illuminating natural history documentary indicates, there are many determined to help save the Med. Scientists and ecologists are studying the ocean’s lifeforms to help us understand how we can protect them and secure their future.
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  6. S1 E6 - Making Mediterranean: Life Under Siege
    April 11, 2022
    52min
    TV-PG
    Filmed over 2 years in 12 different countries using 2000 hours of footage, Mediterranean: Life Under Siege is a remarkable achievement. This behind-the-scenes documentary showcases the incredible filmmakers who used the latest technology to capture unique, breathtaking natural images. From ocean depths to dangerous mountaintop locations, the wonders of the Mediterranean world are revealed.
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Subtitles
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Directors
Elena SenderAlexis Barbier-Bouvet
Producers
Fredric Fougea
Cast
Laurence Gray
Studio
France TV
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