- Radio Times
- Review by:
- Jane Rackham
Amazingly beautiful and complex, coral reefs develop from humble beginnings. Tiny larvae settle and then over hundreds of years harden into a limestone skeleton to grow inch by inch into intricate and fragile reefs. In this edition of David Attenborough’s stunning wildlife series, first shown in 2001, it’s clear that while reefs are adorned with spectacularly colourful life, it’s no tropical paradise. At night the white tip reef sharks come out to hunt, while just one big storm can threaten the entire community that lives there.
About this programme
6/8. Veteran naturalist David Attenborough explores the fragile marine ecosystem of the coral reef, where all creatures, including the corals themselves, have to fight for survival. From tiny beginnings, the reef grows and develops over hundreds of years, providing support for innumerable animals - yet one storm can threaten the entire community.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Narrator
- David Attenborough
Crew
- Producer
- Martha Holmes
- Series Producer
- Alastair Fothergill
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