Britain's Secret Seas (2011)
S01E02 The Wild North
Episode Overview
In the second episode of the series, explorer Paul Rose, marine biologist Tooni Mahto, and maritime journalist Frank Pope venture into the rugged waters surrounding Scotland. They journey to Bass Rock, home to one of the world's largest gannet colonies, to investigate why northern gannets are thriving while many other British seabirds are declining. Tooni assists researchers using GPS trackers to uncover the impressive distances gannets travel for food, while Paul dives below the surface to observe the spectacular diving skills of these magnificent birds. Tooni collaborates with a scientist in St Andrews Bay, searching for bottlenose dolphins and exploring the mystery of their unique signature whistles—could they be akin to names? She also takes Paul on a breathtaking night dive at St Abbs, revealing glowing sea creatures that emit fluorescence beyond human sight, a discovery that has implications for cancer research. Meanwhile, Paul meets the unsung heroes of the Royal Navy engaged in a critical clearance operation around Garvie Island at Cape Wrath.
