Aug 18, 2024 · 40m
The team travels to the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean to reveal the greatest secrets in the lives of the North Atlantic humpback whale; they witness a mother defend her calf in the ultimate ocean battle with a pack of orcas.
OceanXplorers
Traveling aboard the OceanXplorer, OceanX's state-of-the-art scientific research and exploration vessel, to investigate the farthest frontiers of the world's oceans, 80% of which are entirely unknown. Armed with advanced technology, a hand-picked team of intrepid explorers and scientists, National Geographic Explorers and other ocean experts embark on a global odyssey to solve some of the ocean's greatest mysteries through the lives of its animals and their ecosystems.
Created by: Brian Catalina
Season 1 Episodes
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Aug 18, 2024 · 38m
In the Azores, the team follows the elusive sperm whales to their hunting grounds a mile beneath the surface, where they discover the secret lives of these deep-diving whales.
Aug 18, 2024 · 37m
The team is in the Azores to tag the sixgill shark and learn more about its nightly patterns hunting for food in the abyss; the team tags and retrieves valuable data, uncovering why this shark undertakes its epic journey from the depths at night.
Aug 18, 2024 · 36m
The team is in the crystal-clear waters of Bimini in the Bahamas to witness the incredible journey of the great hammerhead shark; as the team follows the shark's migration, they discover the secrets of how these animals navigate the vast ocean.
Aug 18, 2024 · 39m
The team's mission is to figure out if Svalbard's polar bears are adapting to their environment; they face this giant of the Arctic Ocean and scale a glacier to learn how much time is left for one of the most critical habitats for polar bears.
Aug 18, 2024 · 41m
Learning how a population of bowhead whales, once hunted almost to extinction, is faring today; the team is the first to observe the feeding strategies of the deep-sea Greenland shark, an animal that can live for more than 400 years.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did OceanXplorers Season 1 premiere?
OceanXplorers Season 1 premiered on August 18, 2024.
How many episodes are in OceanXplorers Season 1?
OceanXplorers Season 1 has 6 episodes.
What is the first episode of OceanXplorers Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Realm of the Humpbacks". It aired on August 18, 2024.
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