The Weird and Wonderful Fish Playlist
10 videosDiscover the wild side of the underwater world in this video playlist! Meet the ocean's most unusual characters — from glowing anglerfish and toothy piranhas to spiky lionfish and balloon-like pufferfish. These 10 short clips from BBC favorites like Deadly 60 and Blue Planet reveal the surprising ways these strange fish hunt, hide, and survive. Packed with fun facts and jaw-dropping moments, it’s perfect for curious kids and adults alike!
Lesson Express
Q: How is Steve trying to catch a piranha?
A: He is making movements in the water that an injured animal might make.
Q: What is the purpose of the lateral line?
A: It detects movement.
Q: What features make the piranha such a good predator?
A: It has an underbite and very sharp teeth.
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In How the Grouper Reproduces, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how the grouper reproduces and what it means for the adult groupers. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet II, a natural history series that explores the world's oceans, the animals that live in them, and the threats they face, using modern filming techniques and equipment to capture previously unseen areas of the ocean.
In A Sea of Opportunity in Coral Reefs, narrator Sir David Attenborough, dives into the inhabitants of this very busy coral reef, including cuttlefish who have a special adaptation to capture their prey. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet II, a natural history series that explores the world's oceans, the animals that live in them, and the threats they face, using modern filming techniques and equipment to capture previously unseen areas of the ocean.
In A Real Life Finding Nemo, Sir David Attenborough explores the unique relationship between the clownfish and the sea anemone. Often poisonous to other fish, the anemone serves as a protective home for the clownfish. The male clownfish repays the favor by keeping the anemone clean and removing debris. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet II, a natural history series that explores the world's oceans, the animals that live in them, and the threats they face, using modern filming techniques and equipment to capture previously unseen areas of the ocean.
In Feasting on Anchovies, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains the important role that anchovies play in supporting all marine life. These anchovies feed on plankton in and around Monterey Bay, California, where millions are food for sea lions, dolphins, humpback whales, and countless seabirds. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet II, a natural history series that explores the world's oceans, the animals that live in them, and the threats they face, using modern filming techniques and equipment to capture previously unseen areas of the ocean.
In How the Grouper Reproduces, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how the grouper reproduces and what it means for the adult groupers. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet II, a natural history series that explores the world's oceans, the animals that live in them, and the threats they face, using modern filming techniques and equipment to capture previously unseen areas of the ocean.
In A Sea of Opportunity in Coral Reefs, narrator Sir David Attenborough, dives into the inhabitants of this very busy coral reef, including cuttlefish who have a special adaptation to capture their prey. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet II, a natural history series that explores the world's oceans, the animals that live in them, and the threats they face, using modern filming techniques and equipment to capture previously unseen areas of the ocean.
In A Real Life Finding Nemo, Sir David Attenborough explores the unique relationship between the clownfish and the sea anemone. Often poisonous to other fish, the anemone serves as a protective home for the clownfish. The male clownfish repays the favor by keeping the anemone clean and removing debris. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet II, a natural history series that explores the world's oceans, the animals that live in them, and the threats they face, using modern filming techniques and equipment to capture previously unseen areas of the ocean.