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Tidal Seas
This edition looks at how the tides create opportunities for marine life – giant stingrays glide on currents for a rest, minute crabs play football on the beach, racoons binge, the fastest snail of all surfs the waves in pursuit of a meal and dolphins play a deadly game of catch., David Attenborough narrates a natural history of the oceans. This edition explores a force so powerful that it moves oceans – the tides. All over the world tides create opportunities for marine life: giant sting rays glide on currents for a rest, the fastest snail of all surfs waves in pursuit of dinner, minute crabs play football on the beach, racoons binge and dolphins play a deadly game of catch., The effects of tides on the oceans of the world are examined and how sea-dwelling creatures have adapted to and taken advantage of them., Tidal marshes are rich in plants and animals, but life there is not easy. The animals rely on the crashing waves to protect them from predators.
