The Sanctuary of the Indian Ocean • 2016 • episode "S1E2" • Coastal Africa

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Just off the southern coast of Africa, beneath the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, lies a safe zone created by a unique confluence of geography and climate: a sanctuary with a vibrant concentration of dazzling aquatic life. Embark on an underwater adventure into a marine wilderness stronghold.

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Coastal Africa • 2016 • 4 episodes •

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The Sanctuary of the Indian Ocean

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Just off the southern coast of Africa, beneath the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, lies a safe zone created by a unique confluence of geography and climate: a sanctuary with a vibrant concentration of dazzling aquatic life. Embark on an underwater adventure into a marine wilderness stronghold.

2016 • Nature

Africa's Golden Forest

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Algoa Bay: Last Refuge of the African Penguin

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On the southern coast of Africa lies Algoa Bay--a protected refuge for the continent's only penguin species. Join them in their quest for survival as they brave unforgiving elements to build an unlikely marine community.

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