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Smithsonian Channel 2016 1 season 5 eps TV-G Ended

Reef Wrecks

2016 1 season 5 eps TV-G

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Season 1

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Season 1

50 min

S1 · E1 · Jul 27, 2016

Bonaire Episode 1

The small island of Bonaire is a Caribbean diving destination that boasts a unique collection of shipwrecks transformed into makeshift coral reefs. These artificial habitats provide a haven for marine life in a constantly changing ecosystem.

50 min

S1 · E2 · Aug 3, 2016

Florida Keys Shipwreck Trail Episode 2

The waters off the Florida Keys are home to a time capsule: the famed and eerie Shipwreck Trail. From World War II freighters to 19th-century steamships, these relics of a bygone era are preserved in their watery graves, home to an exotic array of marine life.

50 min

S1 · E3 · Aug 10, 2016

Bahamas Episode 3

Most of the ship and plane wrecks that line the reefs surrounding the Bahamian island of New Providence have a cinematic quality to them. And with good reason: Many were actually used in a handful of classic Hollywood films dating back to 1916. Dive into the rich history of these ghostly relics.

50 min

S1 · E4 · Aug 17, 2016

Roatan Episode 4

The number of shipwrecks off the coast of Roatan suggest that these waters pose a threat to passing vessels – but the fact is most of these ships were deliberately sunk. The purpose? To create artificial reefs that attract a dazzling array of marine plants and creatures, in a bid to form a sustainable ecosystem.

50 min

S1 · E5 · Aug 24, 2016

Mexico's Artificial Reefs Episode 5

Shy sweepers, territorial grouper, and the world's largest fish, the whale shark, all have one thing in common: They love a good shipwreck. Explore the sunken ships off the Yucatan Peninsula as they slowly transform into coral reefs, becoming a surprising and much-needed source of food and shelter.

5 episodes in Season 1

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The ocean floor is home to centuries' worth of sunken vessels integrated into marine habitats. Explore extraordinary wrecks around the world and learn how these artificial structures have become a part of the ecosystem--and in some cases, a vital tool in reversing the effects of human impact.

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Andrew Killawee Director

Director

Andrew Killawee

Total runtime 4h 0m · Episode length 48 min · Type Documentary

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Premiered

July 27, 2016

Final episode

August 24, 2016

Status

Ended

Network

Smithsonian Channel

Country

United States

Type

Documentary

Episode length

48 min

Total runtime

4h 0m

Original language

English

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Arcadia Content

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United States

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English

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