In Sarah and Duck Take a Beach Break, Sarah and Duck spend a day at the beach. After they find sand that is just right for sculpting, they get to work forming amazing sand sculptures. Moon finds a tide pool with lots of shells. Then they end the day with a sunset. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Sarah & Duck, a kids' show about the adventures of seven-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck.
In A Treasure Hunt in the Intertidal Zone, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers explore an intertidal zone. Tag along as they search for treasure and find shells, seaweed, and egg casings from whelks. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
In How Life in the Sea-Grass Bed Changes with the Tide, narrator Sir David Attenborough investigates how life on the sea-grass bed changes as the tide comes in and goes out. Learn about the behavior of snails, hermit crabs, stingrays, and sharks during high and low tide. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
Mum and Dad packed everything except the kitchen sink for a day. Can you find all the things in this fun beach scene with the Heeler family? Look closely, and you should find 10 seagulls, 10 sandcastles, 10 beach Santa snowglobes, and so much more?
In An Army of Spider Crabs, narrator Sir David Attenborough shows the fascinating journey taken by spider crabs as their giant tribes grow and move through the green seas in Australia. From the hardening of their outer shells to moving in masses, these crabs go through quite the journey. 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 The Mysterious Nautilus, narrator Sir David Attenborough highlights the nautilus, a fascinating marine creature that spends its days hiding over 1,300 feet (400 meters) deep in the ocean. Unlike its close relatives, the squid and octopus, which have lost their shells over time, the nautilus retains its protective spiral shell. This shell contains gas-filled chambers that control its buoyancy. Propelling itself backward using a water jet, the nautilus must rely on chemical sensors in its small tentacles to detect both prey and predators. One of its main predators is the octopus, a master of disguise. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Oooooh! King Neptune (Bingo) has turned Bluey into a sandy mermaid. Decorate her with your crayons or markers. Plus, design your own mermaid tail!
Inspired by Season 1, Episode 26 "The Beach": When mum goes for a walk by herself along the beach, Bluey runs to catch up with her, keen to share a shell she has found. Pretending to be a mermaid who has finally got her legs for the day, she embarks on a precious solo adventure, following Mum’s footprints along the shoreline.
In Diving With the Giant Pacific Octopus, ecologist David Scheel dives into Alaska’s waters to find the giant Pacific octopus, the largest octopus species in the world. Using clues like discarded crab shells, he locates a massive octopus that reaches out curiously and touches David’s arms. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Natural World: The Octopus in My House, a remarkable series about a professor and the extraordinary relationship he develops with an octopus when he invites it to live in his home.
In The Octopus That Invented a Mobile Home, a veined octopus in Indonesia amazes researchers with its clever survival skills. Living on sandy ocean flats, it carries coconut shells to create a portable shelter. By using these shells to hide and ambush prey, the octopus becomes one of the rare animals — less than 1% — to demonstrate tool use and thinking ahead. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Natural World: The Octopus in My House, a remarkable series about a professor and the extraordinary relationship he develops with an octopus when he invites it to live in his home.
In The Sarcastic Fringehead's Turf War, narrator Sir David Attenborough discovers the sarcastic fringehead fish, known for its temper and fierce competition for food and shelter. Watch one fish defend its prized shell from an octopus that enters its territory. But the battle doesn’t stop there — fringeheads also fight each other to protect their space and food, proving just how tough life can be under the sea! This video is excerpted from BBC's Life, a show that explores the remarkable strategies animals and plants use to ensure their survival.
In The Power of Limestone, narrator Sir David Attenborough takes students on a journey through the fascinating world of limestone, revealing how this rock plays a critical role in shaping Earth's caves and landscapes. Limestone, which makes up nearly 10% of Earth's surface, forms from the mineral remains of marine shells and corals. Over millions of years, tectonic movements have lifted limestone from below sea level, creating towering formations, like those found in Vietnam, and sharp pinnacles in Borneo. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Sarah and Duck Take a Beach Break, Sarah and Duck spend a day at the beach. After they find sand that is just right for sculpting, they get to work forming amazing sand sculptures. Moon finds a tide pool with lots of shells. Then they end the day with a sunset. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Sarah & Duck, a kids' show about the adventures of seven-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck.
In A Treasure Hunt in the Intertidal Zone, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers explore an intertidal zone. Tag along as they search for treasure and find shells, seaweed, and egg casings from whelks. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
In How Life in the Sea-Grass Bed Changes with the Tide, narrator Sir David Attenborough investigates how life on the sea-grass bed changes as the tide comes in and goes out. Learn about the behavior of snails, hermit crabs, stingrays, and sharks during high and low tide. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
Mum and Dad packed everything except the kitchen sink for a day. Can you find all the things in this fun beach scene with the Heeler family? Look closely, and you should find 10 seagulls, 10 sandcastles, 10 beach Santa snowglobes, and so much more?
In An Army of Spider Crabs, narrator Sir David Attenborough shows the fascinating journey taken by spider crabs as their giant tribes grow and move through the green seas in Australia. From the hardening of their outer shells to moving in masses, these crabs go through quite the journey. 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 The Mysterious Nautilus, narrator Sir David Attenborough highlights the nautilus, a fascinating marine creature that spends its days hiding over 1,300 feet (400 meters) deep in the ocean. Unlike its close relatives, the squid and octopus, which have lost their shells over time, the nautilus retains its protective spiral shell. This shell contains gas-filled chambers that control its buoyancy. Propelling itself backward using a water jet, the nautilus must rely on chemical sensors in its small tentacles to detect both prey and predators. One of its main predators is the octopus, a master of disguise. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Oooooh! King Neptune (Bingo) has turned Bluey into a sandy mermaid. Decorate her with your crayons or markers. Plus, design your own mermaid tail!
Inspired by Season 1, Episode 26 "The Beach": When mum goes for a walk by herself along the beach, Bluey runs to catch up with her, keen to share a shell she has found. Pretending to be a mermaid who has finally got her legs for the day, she embarks on a precious solo adventure, following Mum’s footprints along the shoreline.
In Diving With the Giant Pacific Octopus, ecologist David Scheel dives into Alaska’s waters to find the giant Pacific octopus, the largest octopus species in the world. Using clues like discarded crab shells, he locates a massive octopus that reaches out curiously and touches David’s arms. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Natural World: The Octopus in My House, a remarkable series about a professor and the extraordinary relationship he develops with an octopus when he invites it to live in his home.
In The Octopus That Invented a Mobile Home, a veined octopus in Indonesia amazes researchers with its clever survival skills. Living on sandy ocean flats, it carries coconut shells to create a portable shelter. By using these shells to hide and ambush prey, the octopus becomes one of the rare animals — less than 1% — to demonstrate tool use and thinking ahead. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Natural World: The Octopus in My House, a remarkable series about a professor and the extraordinary relationship he develops with an octopus when he invites it to live in his home.
In The Sarcastic Fringehead's Turf War, narrator Sir David Attenborough discovers the sarcastic fringehead fish, known for its temper and fierce competition for food and shelter. Watch one fish defend its prized shell from an octopus that enters its territory. But the battle doesn’t stop there — fringeheads also fight each other to protect their space and food, proving just how tough life can be under the sea! This video is excerpted from BBC's Life, a show that explores the remarkable strategies animals and plants use to ensure their survival.
In The Power of Limestone, narrator Sir David Attenborough takes students on a journey through the fascinating world of limestone, revealing how this rock plays a critical role in shaping Earth's caves and landscapes. Limestone, which makes up nearly 10% of Earth's surface, forms from the mineral remains of marine shells and corals. Over millions of years, tectonic movements have lifted limestone from below sea level, creating towering formations, like those found in Vietnam, and sharp pinnacles in Borneo. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.