Episode 1— Introduction
Aired September 12, 2001 · 50 min

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This episode explores the blue whale, the largest mammal on Earth, and examines the influence of the sun and moon on oceanic patterns. It takes viewers on a journey across various regions, including the Eastern Pacific, Alaska, the Bering Sea, and Southern California, to highlight the vastness and complexity of the world's oceans.
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