Secrets of the Aquarium

Documentary series going behind the scenes at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, Devon as staff not only install new tanks and welcome new animals but also establish the UKs first National Marine Park in Plymouth Sound.

2023 HD 58min United Kingdom English

Joanna Scanlan

Documentary

S1E1 - Moving a Shark Is an Adrenaline Rush 2023-11-14

Marcus, the new curator, attempts a high-risk move for a problem shark to the top of the aquarium. Andrew builds a cave for a reclusive lobster, and star attraction Friday the turtle suffers a nasty bite from a mystery tankmate.

S1E2 - It’s Amazing He Didn’t Drop that Ray 2023-11-21

Catching rays is a challenge with a sting in the tail. Xav has to find a way to keep Friday the Turtle out of trouble. Freyja gives some care home residents a moving close encounter with sharks.

S1E3 - Do You Have Room for a Turtle? 2023-11-28

Marcus and Emma head to the Maldives on a rescue mission for an injured turtle. Back in Plymouth, Ian trains Zeus the zebra shark using a toy boat, and Andrew collects fresh seaweed for Larry the lobster.

S1E4 - If It Goes Wrong, I’ll Blame Him 2023-12-05

Ian has to carry out repairs ten metres underwater in the deepest tank in Britain, and there’s a surprise for volunteer Jill, the aquariums 86-year-old ray whisperer.

S1E5 - OMG These Animals Are So Smart 2023-12-12

Marcus installs a shark cage to allow visitors a close encounter, and a new octopus arrives from Portugal. Amelia has problems that threaten an ambitious project to replant the seagrass meadows.

S1E6 - Florence the Shark Is Looking Round 2023-12-19

There’s a surprise visit from the Princess of Wales, concern for a recent arrival, and a pregnancy test for Florence the shark.

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