Parents' Guide to Under the Sea with Key

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By Natascha Crandall , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 5+

Discover spectacular sea creatures with friendly host.

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What's the Story?

UNDER THE SEA WITH KEY follows photographer and underwater explorer Key as she focuses her energies on the conservation of animals that exist in our world. This documentary uses a lighthearted approach as we are invited along with Key as she goes through her typical day. Not only do we see her make her favorite breakfast smoothie, but we also see her spend time with friends who, like her, are addicted to playing in the water. Regardless of who she's with, she always encounters some spectacular sea life and gives viewers a view into a world that they may never get to see in real life.

Is It Any Good?

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This beautifully filmed series is a spectacular way to expose kids to the beauty that exists beneath the water's surface. Not only do we see amazing creatures, but we hear Key talk about her efforts in conservation and the importance of keeping the environment above and below sea level clean, as every type of pollution can negatively affect animals. Under the Sea with Key not only educates but inspires viewers to care for our planet.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what makes Under the Sea with Key unique from other nature documentary shows. How can things like netting end up in an animal's system? What can you do as a family to help your own environment?

  • Kids: What can you alone do to help your environment? What species did you see in the episode that you did not know existed? Would you ever want to go diving like Key to interact with sea life? What animal would you most want to encounter if you could?

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