Common Sense Media Review
By Emily Ashby
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Corwin's marine field trips are inspiring for families.
Parents Need to Know
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What's the Story?
OCEAN MYSTERIES pairs renowned animal expert Jeff Corwin with experts at the Georgia Aquarium to bring viewers face to face with some of the most mysterious creatures of the sea. From manta rays to whale sharks, Corwin works a team of marine biologists and researchers to discover some of the secrets these majestic species hide. Their endeavors take them around the world and to the ocean's depths, where they observe the animals in their natural habitats and devise ways to better study their movements and lifestyles.
Is It Any Good?
Corwin brings his passion for animals and the environment to this exciting series that promotes conservation through a better understanding of individual marine species. There's nothing quite like taking a virtual underwater field trip with him as a guide, and kids and adults alike are sure to be swept away by the natural splendor of the scenery and the unique creatures they meet along the way.
Although the show also touches on heavier topics like scientific research and how environmental degradation affects the species they study, it's designed to maintain even young kids' attention, relating an animal's size or weight to familiar objects like cars and giving definitions for terms that aren't familiar. If you're looking to learn something new as a family, Ocean Mysteries is a great place to start, and it's sure to inspire a new respect for the natural world and a new appreciation for conservationists' efforts to protect it.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the animals they see. Where do these creatures live in the wild? What type of climate do they need? What are their food sources? Do they migrate? If so, when and why?
What does "conservation" mean? Whose responsibility is it to preserve animals' natural habitats? How have population growth and climate changes threatened animals' survival? What are some of the most endangered species? Does this show motivate you to do or learn more about animals?
Families can use this show as a reason to get out and experience nature through hiking or get up close with animals at the zoo or a local aquarium. How do the animals you encounter differ from those you saw on the show? Are any of those on the show indigenous to your area? Do those in your region face any threats to their livelihood?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 3, 2011
- Cast : Jeff Corwin
- Network : ABC
- Genre : Educational
- Topics : Animals ( Ocean Creatures ) , STEM
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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