Parents need to know that this stunningly beautiful documentary series about the oceans features plenty of footage of marine creatures in action, hunting, eating, mating, and just playing. Kids will likely be entranced by this engrossing educational series, and there’s no reason for parents to be wary as long as their kids have a good grasp of animal behavior and won't be upset by scenes of predators in action (both the hunting and mating sequences are straightforward and honest but not sensationalized).
Educational value:Viewers will learn plenty of fascinating facts about the world's seas and oceans and the wide variety of creatures that inhabit them.
Positive messages:The narrator makes a powerful case for preserving the oceans.
Positive role models:Naturalists and marine biologists play an important role in understanding the mysteries of the deep.
like "Planet Earth" underwater edition, but we enjoyed this more
Beautifully shot, fascinating, goes deeper than any other movie/series on this subject. Some of the footage is first-time-ever, like the 1 night a year that corals send out spores. Our favorite episodes are Tidal Seas and Coral Seas. Some very young may be bothered by fish hunting/eating each other, but older kids should learn that's part of life.
It's a great series, stunning footage and very educational. However, it is reasonably violent. I'd recommend it for 5 and up, but I don't think the young 'un's could enjoy it.