Great Ocean Adventures
Join renowned marine biologist, explorer and adventurer Monty Halls on an epic, globe-spanning ten week expedition to dive and swim with the most magnificent sea creatures in the world.
Seasons
1. The Abyssal Giant
Air Date: 2005-10-13
Monty Halls' incredible journey takes him first to Mexico for a breathtaking encounter with three massive Manta Rays and the immense Whale Shark
2. Galapagos Dinosaur
Air Date: 2005-10-20
Monty Halls in the Galapagos brings him face to face with the Marine Iguana
3. Deep Sea Hawk
Air Date: 2005-10-27
In Palau, Micronesia Monthy Halls' quest takes him to swim with the rare Hawksbill Turtle
4. The Mayan Shark
Air Date: 2005-11-10
Belize provides an unforgettable encounter with the Caribbean Reef Shark.
5. The Bronze Whaler
Air Date: 2005-11-17
In New Zealand Monty Halls tests the fearsome reputation of the notorious Bronze Whaler Shark.
6. The Real Jaws
Air Date: 2005-12-01
South African waters provide the setting for incredible encounters with Ragged Tooth Sharks, the awesome Tiger Shark, colonies of seals and the ultimate predator - the Great White Shark.
7. The Tropical Giant
Air Date: 2005-12-08
A dive in Mozambique sees Monty swimming with the intimidating - but friendly - Potato Bass.
8. The Prehistoric Seacow
Air Date: 2005-12-15
In this episode Monty is swimming with the truly extraordinary Manatee in the crystal clear waters of Florida.
9. Tiger Shark
Air Date: 2005-12-22
In Durban, South Africa Monty is continuing his quest. This time he's in search of the Tiger Shark.
10. The Antlantis Shark
Air Date: 2005-12-29
Monty's epic journey finally ends with a spectacular dive in the Bahamas amongst such magnificent creatures as wild Bottlenose Dolphins, eight foot Reef Sharks, and the Lemon Shark.
1. The Red Devil Squid
Air Date: 2007-01-03
Continuing where he left off in series 1, Monty Halls travels to Baja California, Mexico on a quest for the Humboldt Squid
2. The Great British Sea Monster
Air Date: 2007-01-10
Monty Halls investigates a mysterious marine creature reported in British waters. His quest leads him to the curious and gentle Basking Shark.
3. The Humpback Whale
Air Date: 2007-01-17
For his quest for the Humpback Whale, Monty sets out to the beautiful island archipelago Tonga in the South Pacific.
4. The Giant Sunfish
Air Date: 2007-01-24
Monty travels to Bali, Indonesia in search of the Giant Sunfish, also known as Mola Mola.
5. The Killer Whale
Air Date: 2007-01-31
To overcome the ill deserved name that the Orca, or Killer Whale, has, Monty travels halfway across the world to share the habitat of the Killer Whale and find out the truth behind the legends.
6. The Thresher Shark
Air Date: 2007-02-07
Monty is on a quest to find the mysterious Thresher Shark. He travels to the remote island of Malapascua, Philippines where these animals mysteriously congregate, and to discover what the future holds for this endangered species.
7. The White Whale
Air Date: 2007-02-14
Monty travels to the eastern side of Canada to have a chance to dive with the White Wale, or Beluga in the cold arctic waters, an animal so vocal it's been dubbed the canary of the sea.
8. The Spinner Dolphin
Air Date: 2007-02-21
Monty Halls travels to Brazil to observe and understand dolphins in general, but especially to learn more and to dive with Spinner Dolphins, a species famous for their acrobatic spinning leaps.
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Rating
0.0/10
Release Date
2005-10-13
Episodes
18 (2 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
RDF Media
Five
Discovery UK