User Reviews

The show was at times a tad slow, but to see the first person go to unheard of ocean depths made every second worth it. I loved watching the loaders show animals that I had never seen nor heard of before. It is fascinating to watch not just because of the amount of ocean on our planet that has never been explored before, but the creation of a submersible that allows a human to go to such crushing depths. For me, just seeing sharks that have not changed since the days of the dinosaurs is exciting. I would love to see more of this to find who knows how many species we have yet to even lay eyes on. FASCINATING!

To be able to explore the deepest areas of our planet that have never been seen before was very intriguing! It was indeed over-dramatized at times, but the video footage was so crystal clear and breathtaking as they navigated the deepest and most treacherous underwater landscapes. I actually learned a lot; the marine life they acquired on the floor of the south sea unlocked secrets to treating glaucoma. And the Java trench revealed what appeared to be underwater avalanches that may be a contributor and future predictor of devastating tsunamis. Also in the Java trench, where the tectonic plate shifting occurs, "speed bump" like features on the floor of the west tectonic plate are causing the plate movement to become jammed at times, causing pressure to build up in the plates. When the pressure build-up eventually overcomes these "speed-bump" land masses, the result may also be a contributor to a sudden and devastating tsunami. I highly recommend this documentary!