Blue planet deep sea orb series#

Blue planet deep sea orb series#

SCI: Some 16 years after the first Blue Planet series was broadcast, viewers were given the opportunity to visit the deep Antarctic ocean in Blue Planet II. We caught up with Jon to find out about the real-world benefits of exploring our oceans, why communicating science matters, and more. Jon also took part in a month-long shoot in the Antarctic, which was shown in the incredible opening of The Deep episode, where Jon and his fellow researchers travelled in a minisub 1km deep into the Antarctic ocean. Jon was scientific advisor for Episode 2 (The Deep), which included providing some of the footage shown of deep-sea vent animals, from NERC research projects he was involved with.

In the final episode of Blue Planet II, we met Dr Jon Copley, who is Associate Professor in Ocean Exploration & Public Engagement at the University of Southampton. In Defra's 25 Year Environment Plan, released today, is a pledge to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste within a quarter of a century.

The long-awaited Blue Planet II brought viewers on an enchanting journey through the oceans, with jaw-dropping photography capturing this hidden world, from the darkest depths to coral reefs and coasts.īut the show also sparked a national conversation about plastics in the ocean, and has even influenced policy – Environment Secretary Michael Gove told reporters in December that he was moved by the scenes in Blue Planet II, which featured marine life struggling to cope with the impact of plastic litter in the oceans.