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Episode

Planet Earth: Ocean Deep

Planet EarthMiniseries2006-12-10

Overview

An exploration of the deepest, darkest realms of the ocean, spanning countless species to a depth of 2,000 meters.

Details

Series: Planet Earth
Season: Season 1
Episode: Episode 11
Air date: 2006-12-10
Runtime: 53 min

Episode context

Ocean Deep is Episode 11 in Miniseries of Planet Earth. It aired on 2006-12-10. The runtime is 53 min.

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