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The Living Planet S1E11 — The Open Ocean
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The Living Planet•Season 1•Episode 11

The Open Ocean

8.8/10 · 151 votesApr 5, 198455 min

Ranked #10 of 12 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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This episode focuses on the oceans, both in terms of their geography and their ecology. Discusses the various forms that the ocean floor takes including trenches, mountains and plains. From a life perspective this episode includes deep ocean creatures, plankton, anemone, crabs, rays, sharks, tuna,

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Episode Summary

"The Open Ocean" is episode 11 of The Living Planet season 1. It scored 8.8/10 from 151 votes, ranking #10 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.8). It aired on April 5, 1984.

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