Plot Synopsis

Four episodes track the history and evolution of the Ocean's seven deadliest zones by focusing on its five deadly forces: Waves; Predators; Tides & Currents; and Pressure. Using photo-real CGI animation with first-person accounts, breathtaking cinematography, and submersible expedition footage, this series presents a complete and definitive story of the past and present of the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern and Arctic Oceans. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are partnering organizations. History aired the premiere of this series on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 9pm with back-to-back episodes, and it aired the final two episodes the following week.