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Reef Wrecks

Season 1 2016
TV-G

  • 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z on Smithsonian Channel
  • 48m
  • 4h (5 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Documentary
The ocean floor is home to centuries' worth of sunken vessels integrated into marine habitats. Explore extraordinary wrecks around the world and learn how these artificial structures have become a part of the ecosystem--and in some cases, a vital tool in reversing the effects of human impact.

5 episodes

Series Premiere

2016-07-27T04:00:00Z

1x01 Bonaire

Series Premiere

1x01 Bonaire

  • 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z48m

The small island of Bonaire is a Caribbean diving destination that boasts a unique collection of shipwrecks transformed into makeshift coral reefs. These artificial habitats provide a haven for marine life in a constantly changing ecosystem.

1x02 Florida Keys Shipwreck Trail

  • 2016-08-03T04:00:00Z48m

The waters off the Florida Keys are home to a time capsule: the famed and eerie Shipwreck Trail. From World War II freighters to 19th-century steamships, these relics of a bygone era are preserved in their watery graves, home to an exotic array of marine life.

2016-08-10T04:00:00Z

1x03 Bahamas

1x03 Bahamas

  • 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z48m

Most of the ship and plane wrecks that line the reefs surrounding the Bahamian island of New Providence have a cinematic quality to them. And with good reason: Many were actually used in a handful of classic Hollywood films dating back to 1916. Dive into the rich history of these ghostly relics.

2016-08-17T04:00:00Z

1x04 Roatan

1x04 Roatan

  • 2016-08-17T04:00:00Z48m

The number of shipwrecks off the coast of Roatan suggest that these waters pose a threat to passing vessels – but the fact is most of these ships were deliberately sunk. The purpose? To create artificial reefs that attract a dazzling array of marine plants and creatures, in a bid to form a sustainable ecosystem.

Season Finale

2016-08-24T04:00:00Z

1x05 Mexico's Artificial Reefs

Season Finale

1x05 Mexico's Artificial Reefs

  • 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z48m

Shy sweepers, territorial grouper, and the world's largest fish, the whale shark, all have one thing in common: They love a good shipwreck. Explore the sunken ships off the Yucatan Peninsula as they slowly transform into coral reefs, becoming a surprising and much-needed source of food and shelter.

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