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This bold cinematic experience takes viewers on a magical adventure across the greatest, yet least known, parts of our planet - our oceans. Since Blue Planet aired in 2001, our understanding of life beneath the waves has completely changed. Travelling from the icy polar seas to the vibrant blues of the coral atolls, this series shares these astonishing new discoveries. Meet the strange octopuses lurking in the depths of the Antarctic Ocean. Watch giant trevally fish leap to catch birds in mid-air. And ride on the back of a hammerhead shark as it attacks. Inspiring awe and wonder, Blue Planet II reveals surprising new places, charismatic new characters and extraordinary new behaviours.
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[@skullhelmet1944]

The shot of the little bird barely getting away was incredible

[@spoonunit03]

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist1 That young bird 'repented' at the last minute lol.

[@TrainsandRockets]

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist1 what if someone believe in other Gods?

[@jankutac9753]

The time comes when the grouper realizes there is a guy in the water filming, who can't fly

[@glennsohm6643]

God people...can't you control yourselves? 🤨🤣

[@spoonunit03]

@@glennsohm6643 Unfortunately, no. :(

[@philosophusbellator]

David's unequalled narration, the pulse-pounding music, the mesmerizing slow-motion sequences and storyline. This is one of the best nature videos I've ever seen!

[@anthonyagudo208]

I hear you

[@Mcfc2Rich]

Calm down

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

You should check out the version of Planet Earth that he narrates.

[@kabitasahu4949]

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[@nobody983]

Never knew fish could do that too. Always through birds were the ones who prey on fish. The cycle of nature is astonishing!

[@tahabashir9405]

Fishes fly too

[@nobody983]

@@tahabashir9405 *fish* - and they only "fly" like chickens, merely floating in the air for a few seconds.

[@lindaterrell5535]

Ever see big bass take out a duckling?

[@WildwatchNature]

Nature is beautiful

[@lisalynnn]

I was hoping I wasn't the only person who didn't know about this 😅

[@huaiwei]

2:46 is an insane shot! Catching both fish and bird in the same scene like this must haven taken countless of takes!

[@maryrosekent8223]

And endless patience…

[@rais.3817]

It must've been incredible watching all of this unfold in person. The amount of times it had to have happened for them to know where to look to get the shot must've been awesome.

[@PorkChopJones]

I cannot even imagine the amount of time and patience it must of took to get all those amazing shots. David has an amazing gift of story telling along with insightful narration. That is unequaled and keep me captivated. As well as this amazing fish that follows flying birds while underwater! Who would have thought that at least along this portion of ocean the role of predator and prey is reversed.

[@MrAnswerification]

Yes, but it's not as good as your score for E.T.

[@spoonunit03]

@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist1 Go forth and multiply

[@Alaa.deret_ezzah]

أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم . - إِنَّ فِي خَلْقِ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَاخْتِلَافِ اللَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ وَالْفُلْكِ الَّتِي تَجْرِي فِي الْبَحْرِ بِمَا يَنفَعُ النَّاسَ وَمَا أَنزَلَ اللَّهُ مِنَ السَّمَاءِ مِن مَّاءٍ فَأَحْيَا بِهِ الْأَرْضَ بَعْدَ مَوْتِهَا وَبَثَّ فِيهَا مِن كُلِّ دَابَّةٍ وَتَصْرِيفِ الرِّيَاحِ وَالسَّحَابِ الْمُسَخَّرِ بَيْنَ السَّمَاءِ وَالْأَرْضِ لَآيَاتٍ لِّقَوْمٍ يَعْقِلُونَ .

[@Alaa.deret_ezzah]

- وَلَوْ أَنَّمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ مِن شَجَرَةٍ أَقْلَامٌ وَالْبَحْرُ يَمُدُّهُ مِن بَعْدِهِ سَبْعَةُ أَبْحُرٍ مَّا نَفِدَتْ كَلِمَاتُ اللَّهِ ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ .

[@Alaa.deret_ezzah]

- أَمَّن يَهْدِيكُمْ فِي ظُلُمَاتِ الْبَرِّ وَالْبَحْرِ وَمَن يُرْسِلُ الرِّيَاحَ بُشْرًا بَيْنَ يَدَيْ رَحْمَتِهِ ۗ أَإِلَٰهٌ مَّعَ اللَّهِ ۚ تَعَالَى اللَّهُ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ .

[@harissahab2743]

Absolutely stunning, the camerawork and editing is insane but that fish is truly incredible. Seeing it hunt down that bird while it was flying was a piece of art, dark yet jaw-dropping.

[@Idowu_Balogun]

The fish is terrifying! The last jump almost like a trick

[@TonyEnglandUK]

This fish is so ghoulish looking it manages to make sharks seem quite cute.

[@BirdWorldtv8795]

[@lovepretSingh-cg7mr]

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[@terramater]

The fish's ability is insane, but you should never underestimate birds! Our crew got on camera another "super fish" that may not look that special, but it's a super-intelligent fish. The footage we got proved to us that the archerfish is a genius in math and physics. They make complex calculations about light refracting in water before shooting down prey with fast water jets. Even at 2 meters away, it's quite exciting to see it!

[@bluerobin2982]

Archer fish right?

[@robambrose4199]

No, sorry. Better luck next time.

[@yep-sb4uf]

I invested my money with archerfish, now my returns are thru the roof. How can everyone get in contact with archerfish? Lol

[@Cam_88]

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[@MaxBrix]

Fish brains are closer to analog computers than digital computers. In WW2 we used simple analog computers for the same thing that these fish do, ballistic trajectories. Prior to microchips we had to do these things without doing lots of complex calculations.

[@adpirtle]

I love how the adults are shouting at the fledgeling as if to say "Get out of the water!!!"

[@blucat4]

Yes. But it's not 'as if to say', that's exactly what they are saying!!

[@tommytheshimigami]

Magikarp use splash!

[@jurassicsushi]

I remember when this first aired i loved every minute of it. The amount of work and time that has gone into capturing all of this magnificent footage and then piecing it all together is just next level commitment.

[@Oscarcat2212]

That video is 10 years old? Now the BBC is claiming it as their own?

[@jurassicsushi]

@@Oscarcat2212 From what i read - Blue Planet 2 took 12 years to complete. So this being 10yrs old could be footage from that timeline, i wouldn't put it past them. Plus i think they pay for captured footage from armature folks like you and i.

[@ahmadaldardour2935]

سبحان الله العظيم وبحمده عددخلقه ورضا نفسه وزنة عرشه ومداد كلماته

[@BirdWorldtv8795]

[@amoghverma3108]

5:01 I love the way the other birds are just telling that birdie something like (don't cross the road when the driving signal is green) They are as social as us

[@jametalboy]

The beautiful & dark side of Nature... That last scene where that young bird saved himself after parents push is epic... Emotional music with a lot of suspense and no competition to narration of sir David Attenborough...also superb work by the camera man

[@3winmundoanimal]

Nature has a way of showcasing both the beautiful and dark sides of life. In the scene you mentioned, the young bird's survival after being pushed by its parents was truly remarkable. The emotional music and suspenseful atmosphere created an unforgettable moment that was enhanced by Sir David Attenborough's narration. The camera work was also superb, capturing every detail of this incredible event. It's a reminder of the complexities and wonders of nature that are constantly unfolding before us.

[@bhuvandocz1778]

That Last moment where the amateur bird trying to get out of the danger zone and escaped by a secs is truly amazing and indeed myself too happy after holding a breath 🫁😇😇

[@3winmundoanimal]

The moment where the amateur bird narrowly escaped danger was truly amazing and had many viewers on the edge of their seats. It's a testament to how unpredictable and exciting nature can be. The fact that many viewers held their breath while watching this scene shows just how emotionally invested we can become in these moments. It's moments like these that remind us of the fragility and resilience of life, and how every moment counts

[@bhuvandocz1778]

@@3winmundoanimal very true and well said 😇😇

[@center-page]

The music makes this documentary like an award winning movie.

[@Ri.DoBravaDo]

Particularly liked the part where the bird seemed to stomp when preparing to take off...the cinematic drums there were on point.

[@sismohamodsk7703]

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[@cloutdemon3998]

Man you know that fish was salty of that bird getting away like that. lol

[@johnnyonthespot4375]

My compliments to the editor of this piece. Very well done ~

[@Vote_By_Mail]

Esp the subtitles. I learned that fangtooths are the midnight zone's most voracious fish. 👍🏼

[@tulasikrishna5371]

The way the baby could escape with a minutest of moments is cinematic.

[@vedananda1]

"If they have to survive, they have to learn quickly".. So true.

[@Entity005]

Most of us do not know how fortunate we been with david attenborough as commentator over the decades.... i hope he live a long time still :)

[@peaceya100]

That last footage was insane🥹

[@divyeshpatel_66]

“If they are to survive they must learn quickly”

[@siriusgd4753]

The drama captured in these videos is incredible. The part where the mother bird seems to scream at her baby bird, "GET OUT OF THE WATER!"

[@roqsteady5290]

Amazing how the the Trevalee does a complete back flip and pirouette in the air before entering the water again on its back! Reminiscent of the Fosbury flop technique used in high jumping.

[@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248]

"Whatcha doin?" "Fish'n" Whatcha use'n fer bait?" "Birds".

[@shobhavs613]

BBC earth never disappoint with David sir voice. What a legend and what a video

[@steadystateresponse8962]

Masters of the water, masters of the air and a master of photography. I absolutely love nature and to see it through these lenses is a delight. The Creator is great

[@TonyEnglandUK]

@@lanier1000 I apologise, I'll remove my comments for you.

[@VNK5490]

HOW MUCH HARD WORK THEY DO FOR THIS.... HATSOFF TO THE TEAM... 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@hollywoodpineapple8337]

This fish is INSANE! 🐟

[@Sonsbitchesall]

The last shot was impeccable, it showed the humanity in film making. Life and death happens so frequently in nature, and to see the fish almost fall to the water after their failed attempt, almost as if it was person slamming to the ground. Simply wonderful film making!

[@chang-jungkarki1684]

What a wonderful capture🥰🥰 and beautifully narrated by Sir David.

[@e4t662]

This video is a masterpiece. Phenomenal art.

[@witchking4504]

Man..... The voice, the action itself and the music... chilling...

[@Niekumus]

Wrong subtitles, please fix it.

[@Kpanees]

5:15 this scene is just 🔥

[@asifhusainarastu7193]

Amazing footage

[@thetrigon]

Incredible footage & great short documentary to watch for free, BBC Earth showing us other side of Earth which we could never see in our life.

[@abrarhaider9491]

The last escape is a tremendous example of fortunate...

[@3winmundoanimal]

Fish and birds are two very different creatures that have unique adaptations to their environments. Fish are adapted to life underwater, with streamlined bodies and fins for swimming, while birds are adapted for flying with lightweight but strong bones and feathers. Each has its own set of advantages depending on the environment they live in. It's not a matter of which is better, but rather which is better suited for their respective habitats.

[@jjaxs1571]

i am 12 and this is deep

[@HitoriGnocchi]

the foley work/sound fx is always top notch

[@user-wn2rx1wy2w]

Extremely happy with our video! Impressive camera work, best editing and very good narration. Meaningful content. Best of luck all the team, well-done.

[@Just2facts2]

Amazingly Beautiful video

[@Wanttoknow05]

Very few people in the world can see such a beautiful and extraordinary scene with their own eyes.

[@ajoneill6290]

Closed captions are from a different clip talking about the deep ocean

[@aakashkashyap2838]

Yea about jellyfish

[@nirupammondal1026]

Oh God, how beautifully they captured the gruesome-dramatic beauty!!

[@andreabertozzi8199]

Animals are just amazing

[@User-iq4rw]

We are animals

[@rxgueplanet]

I am an animal

[@YAH-1]

The Creator of Heaven and Earth is 💯

[@nm3056]

Humans are more amazing..

[@bryancito.]

Nature is truly magnificent

[@user-bi2lx7ou7i]

David's narration is the best of all.

[@alexnamibia]

A fish 🐠 that prey on 🐦 birds, first time I'm seeing it in my living life. Wow 😲

[@navinsundar6694]

Everything about this video is mind-boggling stuff.

[@willcookmakeup]

It's so weird to think of fish eating birds haha. Also those fish are so powerful. The get ao high fully out of the water is nuts

[@UsmanGhani-fq3nw]

The last final push was the best ever scene of my life.

[@NM-hq2jd]

Great work by everyone in making of this video, special thanks to camera men 👍

[@edntz]

All of this is CGI.

[@haggielady]

At 5:25, that slowed down shot is phenomenal! Well done.

[@caixafazenda]

I am sure the film crew must have spent a lot of time to capture such amazing footage; the moment at 3:33 when the fish leaps out of the water and catches the bird is truly a rare sight, and that slow-motion shot is absolutely fantastic 😍

[@Djellowman]

5:23 now THAT is a money shot... wow amazing!

[@sanjayaariyaratne5896]

I was like oh c'mon to the last 🐦, finally it made it. Hats off photographer ☺️

[@nirenbarman9846]

Man Hats off to the camera man's and the original score for thrilling music ❤..Its just another short movie worth watching...

[@khalidbinasim6942]

Thanks BBC for these exclusive pictures.

[@seanmacha2668]

I remember doing this as a kid. Man rites of passage used to be crazy.

[@hrtearth]

The underwater ballet of fish and the graceful flights of birds - it's like a duel between two extraordinary worlds! Nature truly knows how to showcase its diverse talents.

[@user-fn1jd2cn8f]

I like how their friends seem to warn him but she doesn't care for couple of time

[@md254]

It is amazing that I don't remember the scene while rewatching it but remember the sentence David's saying " fish has a brain capable of calculating the air speed...". David Attenborough is amazingly successful at his job.

[@MrPen_]

Fish learns how to fish birds 🤯

[@md.harun-ar-rashid139]

Thanks a lot for making the opportunity to see and know all these unknown facts of this planet.

[@sajonahmed8627]

Pq 9

[@sawyerfoltz3532]

Give the editor a raise. This shit was 🔥. The beat sync to the bird stomp was chef's 💋

[@AngelitoOxida]

As you see,some birds give warning to a new one,that is so much amazing

[@jenkem4464]

Man...still the best docs and shorts. You always deliver.

[@nickc5374]

To those birds, the fish are absolute monsters. To us, the fish looks like a nice dinner 🍽😋😅

[@chen-py7bs]

5:22 Amazing. Love from Taiwan. 👏🤗

[@insertname2035]

So China

[@johnhatzi2283]

Mind-blowing his res slow-motion footage

[@PeterBrown349]

David attenborough and nature it's just perfect

[@ibtesamyasser9008]

يالله مااجمل هذا الفيديو يستحق المشاهدة ملفت للنظر بطريقة. التقاط المناظر غريبة وتسليط الأضواء على الجوانب المشرقة بعناية ودقة متناهية ناجحين ومبدعين ويالله منظر البحر فائق الجمال وبشكل تجعل المشاهد يتفاعل ينجذب بشكل إيجابي فورا ايها السادة الكرام وشكرا ❤

[@trokibprodhan8002]

Really amazing, in this video I saw fish in the deep sea, how birds hunt and eat, Thanks a lot to BBC Earth Channel for posting the video,,, from 🇧🇩

[@ZimBABAR007]

Last scene was just amazing ❤

[@GyulaJentetics]

Incredible moments of 🌎 ❤

[@patrickdsouza8208]

Credit goes to the camera man ,.... absolutely fantastic filming 👍.

[@taimadeeb3464]

Not feeling bored for a second while watching these videos..

[@Ariezz_82]

Ouh my God... incredible for the technical and angel Cameramen!!!!! 4K slowmo Perfect!!

[@davidmichaelheavenlymusic]

THE most incredible videography ever!

[@riyasbapputty1700]

This is really amazing the story of these birds. Actually for them this is very important to learn quickly to fly. Also this is a sad story for those who fail to survive. In that moment I become breathless when the bird tries to fly to survive and get victory.

[@mdarmantalukder2048]

Many Many thanks BBC earth for the video. Love from 🇧🇩

[@hamidbaraja6264]

thanks for uploading this video

[@redcoin318]

Looks like the fish and bird are actors, amazing

[@starkiller4557]

I freaking love this guys voice

[@nileshpatil1913]

इन पक्षियों 🐦‍⬛और मछली 🦈को पास देखने 👀 का मौका बहुत कम मिलता है। धन्यवाद आपका 🙏 इन दुर्लभ दर्शन के लिए।🌷

[@scottriddell3514]

Those fish are not to be underestimated

[@ralf32basshl2]

impressive shots at the right moment

[@TaskSwitcherify]

Fish: "If only I could fly..." 🦅 Bird: "If only I could swim..." 🐟

[@RdTrpBrgr]

Duck: 😁

[@wonderwhat4]

Wow. I had no idea some fish could do this. Beautiful nature video. I miss these wonderfully narrated shows.

[@efieymarch]

So calming

[@emiralamsyah9668]

Habitats. Need a video like this. Adding insight. Thank You.

[@marccrotty8447]

Wow. Feathers and all. Yum.

[@spoonunit03]

More brilliance from the BBC.

[@bindupurohit1427]

Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@tulasikrishna5371]

The climax was a true edge of a seat situation.

[@yesnature33]

No need to see movies, This is much more than MOvies, Thanks BBC!

[@gololacharles5095]

Wonderful ❤

[@diatabzgaspay]

The shots are insane! Well done by pro’s!

[@user15_12]

What a wonderful crowd of birds.😲

[@pavannigam8683]

Amazing incredible shots were taken

[@tornadosirenwednesday]

This is incredible