Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin(2011–2016)

Mysterious Mantas

In our first episode, host Jeff Corwin tracks the stealthy, awe-inspiring manta ray. Amazingly, not much is known about where they go or what they do. Georgia Aquarium is on the cutting edge of research and has developed ground-breaking satellite technology to track the manta's migratory patterns. Jeff and a team of experts race to find and tag mantas in the open water in hopes of uncovering some of the unanswered questions about this mysterious animal.

Great Gators

In our second episode, host Jeff Corwin ventures deep into the wetlands where there lives a predator that is both the designer and keeper of its environment. It is the great American Alligator. Join Jeff as he explores the Albino Alligator and its key characteristics at the Georgia Aquarium and then ventures out to the Everglades to observe the alligator in its natural habitat. He'll get hands-on with these amazing creatures that are a part of our national heritage.

A Turtle Tale

Animals are genetically designed to care for their young and generally make good parents. But sometimes, they are not destined to stay and care for their offspring, and the little ones become animal orphans. One such orphan is Murphy, a loggerhead sea turtle rescued by the Georgia Aquarium. This is the story of Murphy and his journey from rescue, to rehabilitation, and finally to release back into the wild.

All's Whale That Ends Whale

After diving with and feeding the Georgia Aquarium's whale sharks, host Jeff Corwin will head off to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico to track migrating sharks in the wild. Along the way Jeff joins the Georgia Aquarium team as they attempt the world's first blood draw from a whale shark in the open water. Using other migrating animals for comparison, Jeff seeks to unlock the enigma of the annual travels of the world's largest fish.

Birds of a Feather

Many animals are at the mercy of their environments, and when a disaster occurs, these animals and their habitats can become endangered. The Brown Pelican is just one example of an animal in critical condition after catastrophic oil spills. In this episode, host Jeff Corwin will visit with a group of well-dressed penguins at the Georgia Aquarium, then journey out to the Breton National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana to study the Brown Pelican and the efforts in place to protect this precious species.

Reef Madness

Coral reefs are critically important to our Earth's environment as they are home to countless marine animal species and form delicate ecosystems. But they are also in critical condition. In this episode, we will dive with host Jeff Corwin as he explores coral reefs and the work being done by the Georgia Aquarium and the Coral Restoration Society to protect and preserve these important marine organisms.

Best of Ocean Mysteries Pt. 1

With so many amazing aquatic experiences so far, Jeff Corwin and the Georgia Aquarium team take a look back at nearly two months of exciting activities and projects.

Alien Invaders

Imagine what would happen if an animal is introduced to a new environment with few or no predators. This is exactly what happened with the Lionfish off the East Coast of the United States. The Lionfish was both purposely discarded into the ocean by unsatisfied pet owners and accidentally released after Hurricane Andrew destroyed an aquarium. It has flourished to the point that great measures need to be taken to keep its population at bay. Host Jeff Corwin teams up with Georgia Aquarium and NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as together they set out to capture, study, and control this invasive species.

Tagging Along

Even though sharks are at the top of the underwater food chain, their survival is in serious condition due to human activities. In this weekend’s episode, Jeff will work alongside the Georgia Aquarium experts to study sharks and their health. From tagging to drawing blood to performing an ultrasound, the team will work to better understand these apex predators and how conservation efforts can ensure their future.

Tough Jobs

Ever wondered what goes into running the largest aquarium in the world? Jeff will suit up, and along with the experts and some powerful tools, dive into the depths of the Georgia Aquarium. He will learn exactly what it takes to maintain 8.5 million gallons of water and more than 120,000 animals!

Go West: Otters

Sea Otters are a keystone species in that they help keep their ecosystem in balance. At one point, humans hunted sea otters almost to extinction for their fur. But now, the major threats are pathogens, parasites, and oil spills. Join host this weekend Jeff Corwin as he travels to the California Coast and works with the men and women of the Monterey Bay Aquarium to rescue stranded sea pups, place them in maternal care at the aquarium, and help them develop survival skills for their eventual release. It's a monumental effort, but all worth it, to save these loveable creatures!

Marine ER

If you think emergency rooms are just for humans, think again! Although it's on land, the Marine Mammal Center rescues and rehabilitates injured marine mammals from ailments such as diseases, entanglements, and even gunshot wounds! Join Jeff this weekend as he goes behind the scenes in the emergency room and finds out how California Sea Lions and other marine animals are treated!

Animals in Human Care

Imagine taking care of thousands of animals, including some of the largest marine mammals on the planet. That is the monumental task that the men and women of Georgia Aquarium take on every day. Follow Jeff this weekend as he gets a behind-the-scenes look at how these aquarists keep the animals such as Bottlenose Dolphins and Beluga Whales well fed, healthy, and thriving.

Stand By Your Manatee

A long time ago, sailors reported seeing mysterious creatures swimming the oceans that they believed to be mermaids. But it is now believed that what they were actually seeing were Manatees. These ethereal animals can measure up to 13 feet, have paddle-like flippers, and are extremely gentle. Join Jeff this weekend as he explores the world of the Manatee. He’ll swim alongside them, examine their unique characteristics, and endeavor to learn just how intelligent they are!

Otter the Blue

The staff at the Monterey Bay Aquarium are on the hunt for a distressed California sea otter that was recently released from the Sea Otter Rescue Program. Will they be able to find the otter, secure him safely, and bring him back in for treatment before it's too late?

Best of 2: Jeff's Favorite Ocean Memories

Over the course of the season, we've studied many amazing animals, explored incredible marine environments, and made memories we will never forget. Join Jeff as he reflects on his favorite moments from Ocean Mysteries and looks forward to creating many more!

Circle of Life

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we don't always get to see the interconnectedness of the animals that share our planet. Dive in with Jeff as he examines the circle of life in the waters off of Monterey Bay. He'll experience a day in the life of some playful and rambunctious sea lions. And he gets up close and personal with the Ocean Sunfish, the world’s heaviest bony fish and perhaps the most unique looking. He'll see how these creatures survive and play an important role in their ecosystem. It's a side of marine life you don’t often get to see!

Secrets of the Deep

Beneath the surface of the ocean lies a world full of mystery. Join Jeff as he dives into the unknown and discovers what is hidden in the depths. He'll uncover fossils from ancient creatures that reveal what life was like thousands of years ago. He'll also encounter a nighttime spectacle of manta rays and go searching for the stealthiest creatures in order to learn the secrets to their survival!

Best of 3: Where Are They Now?

Throughout the course of the show, host Jeff Corwin has been a part of several amazing adventures. Some of these have included animal rescues and releases. In this episode he takes a look back at a few of these memorable stories and finds out how these remarkable animals are doing now!

Hawaiian Monk Seals

The Hawaiian monk seals are in a fight for the survival of their species. Follow Jeff as he teams up with a group of dedicated men and women from NOAA to learn more about this native Hawaiian species and how to prevent their extinction. They'll travel to a remote island to examine monk seals up close and be a part of a rescue effort to save a monk seal in trouble!

Hawaii Fly-O

The native birds of Hawaii face a harrowing future: their extinction as large populations have vanished due to invasive species. Join Jeff as he travels to the rarely seen corners of Hawaii to get an up-close look at the spectacular Laysan albatross and other native bird species. He'll learn how conservation efforts are striving to increase dwindling populations, and he'll even get a special peek at a future generation of these amazing birds!

Turtle Tale: Part 2

Once hunted for their meat and eggs, the green sea turtle's population faced extinction, but thanks to conservation efforts and public awareness, their numbers have bounced back! Travel with Jeff as he works with the foremost experts on green sea turtles. He'll get an up-close and personal look at these resilient animals and dive into their underwater world!

Elephan-TASTIC! Seals

Every year, Año Nuevo State Park is the mating and birthing grounds of elephant seals. Join Jeff as he gets an amazing look at these monolithic creatures, from the 2½ ton males battling for dominance to the newly weaned pups learning to swim. He'll also witness how some pups are not as lucky and end up stranded or abandoned. He'll take part in a rescue and see how The Marine Mammal Center is working to rehabilitate elephant seals and give them a new chance at life. It's an awe-inspiring journey you won't want to miss!

Best of 4: A Look Back

Dolphin Tale: Part 1

Dolphins of Indian River Lagoon

Jeff joins scientists and volunteers from Harbor Branch at Florida Atlantic University's Health and Environmental Risk Assessment team to study Atlantic bottlenose dolphin health in Florida's Indian River Lagoon and uncover why these animals are the sentinels for the entire ecosystem. In the process Jeff helps researchers carefully locate and lift dolphins out of the water and onto a research boat for observation and assessment!

Seals of Approval

Jeff explores Aialik Glacier and visits the Alaska SeaLife Center, where he meets an orphaned harbor seal named Ali. Jeff helps the ASLC staff nurse Ali back to health and prepare for Ali's release back to the wild. Along the way, Jeff learns about other seals at the facility, including one named Atty, who is pregnant with her second pup!

Steller Sea Lions

Jeff teams up with the Alaska SeaLife Center to uncover the reasons behind the decline of some Steller sea lion populations. Jeff travels to remote Grotto Island to witness sea lions in their natural habitat. Jeff also meets a two thousand pound sea lion named Woody, and learns about the breeding program at the ASLC.

To the Ocean and Back

Jeff explores the incredible life cycle of Alaskan salmon and joins the conservation teams working to protect this amazing species. From collecting salmon eggs, watching them grow, releasing them into streams, and following them to the ocean, Jeff is there--every step of the way. Finally, Jeff travels back to Alaska three months later to witness adult salmon returning upstream from the ocean to spawn, as the great cycle begins again.

Saving Sea Lions

Jeff travels aboard a research boat off the coast of Alaska for a three-day adventure with Steller sea lions. Despite continued protection and conservation, the populations of western Steller sea lions are not improving--and Jeff and the research team from the Alaska SeaLife Center want to find out why. Jeff dives with scientists to locate sea lions and bring them onto a research boat to assess their health and track their behavior.

Best of: Wonders Beneath the Waves

Jeff remembers some of his most exciting deep-water dives from the series, including hunting for lionfish, visiting an underwater coral garden, exploring an ancient deep-water archeological dig, and experiencing the thrill of a nighttime swim with manta rays!

The Great Return

Jeff travels to Kodiak Island off the coast of Alaska to witness millions of salmon returning back to the freshwater streams where they were born. Jeff participates in cutting-edge field research on adult salmon and helps scientists as they study the links between salmon and their environment. Jeff also travels into the Alaskan wilderness to explore salmon as a vital food source for Kodiak bears, bald eagles, and people too!

A Bird's Eye View of Alaska

Jeff explores the world of Alaskan birds and their unique relationship to the ocean. Jeff visits the Alaska Raptor Center where a bald eagle named Tahoe is ready to be released back to the wild. Jeff also travels to remote Grotto Island for fieldwork with wild birds, and he visits the Alaska SeaLife Center's bird habitat to meet baby puffin chicks!

Eye of the Sand Tiger

Jeff joins scientists for a rare and up-close look at sand tiger sharks off the coast of New England. Jeff helps to carefully collect these fierce fish and bring them onto the research boat for observation, assessment, and release. Jeff also swims alongside large sharks in the world's largest aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Best of: Adventure Alaska

Gone Fishin'

Jeff teams up with scientists and his daughter Maya to explore the ancient world of sturgeon and the efforts to conserve this important species.

Beluga Tales

Jeff travels to remote Canada with Georgia Aquarium's Billy Hurley to unlock the secrets of beluga whales. Jeff and Billy locate wild belugas by helicopter and help scientists identify individual whales for study. Jeff also explores the beluga whales at Georgia Aquarium and works with the veterinary team who cares for them.

Bear Necessities

Jeff travels to the remote island of Kodiak for an adventure with Alaskan brown bears. Jeff teams up with biologists to tranquilize and study these massive carnivores. Along the way, Jeff finds a mother bear and her two cubs in a struggle to find food. Jeff returns to Kodiak Island months later in hopes of relocating this bear family and ensuring their survival.

Bringing Up Babies

Jeff gets an up-close look at many amazing youngsters who grow up living in or near the ocean.

Thar' She Blows!

Jeff travels to the remote coastlines of Alaska for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with humpback whales. Jeff teams up with scientists who study whale behavior and work to understand the fascinating feeding habits of these massive mammals.

Best of: Jeff's Favorite Moments

Jeff relives some of his favorite animal moments from the show including an adventure with mighty humpback whales, Kodiak bears, an adorable baby dolphin, and ancient New England sturgeon.

Manatees of the Caribbean

Jeff travels to Puerto Rico to explore the mysterious world of manatees. Jeff teams up with the local Manatee Conservation Center working to rehabilitate injured and orphaned manatees. Later, Jeff explores the main breeding grounds for manatees in the Caribbean and releases a newly recovered manatee back into the wild.

Be Careful What You Fish For

Jeff boards a fishing boat on the hunt for Alaskan salmon. Jeff works with the crew to haul in the massive catch while learning about sustainable fishing and wildlife management. Jeff also travels to coast of New England where biologists are racing to manage the blue fin tuna populations of the Atlantic Ocean.

Penguins Down Under

Jeff travels to the island nation of New Zealand for an up-close look at Yellow-Eyed Penguins. Jeff braves the steep cliffs of the Otago Peninsula to help biologists fighting to protect young penguin chicks. Jeff also travels to New Zealand’s famous "Penguin Place:" a sanctuary and rehabilitation center for penguins throughout the island.

New Zealand Island Adventure

Jeff explores the remote island chain of southern New Zealand and encounters a new adventure on every shore. Jeff uncovers penguin nests in the forests of Bravo Island, baby sea lions along the beaches of Stewart Island, beautiful birds on Tommy Island, and helps scientists fighting to protect these natural wonders from invasive species and predators.

New Sealand

Queenstown

Jeff travels to the island nation of New Zealand to explore the famous region of Queenstown and work to save some the country's most endangered species.

The Living Fossil

Jeff Corwin travels to the protected island of Matiu/Somes off the coast of New Zealand to find a prehistoric species that walked the earth with dinosaurs. Jeff is on a mission to help rebuild an ancient ecosystem, come face to face with some of the planet's most unique creatures, and uncover secrets 200 million years in the making.

Journey with Gentle Giants

In this special episode of Ocean Mysteries, Jeff dives alongside brave men and women of our armed forces who were injured in the line of duty. As these wounded veterans experience the wonder of Georgia Aquarium and swim alongside giant whale sharks, they also find the strength to heal. Jeff makes new friends, listens to heroic stories, and reminds us all to never forget the people who keep our country safe.

Best of Adventure New Zealand

Jeff relives some of his favorite moments from New Zealand including the endangered Yellow-eyed Penguins of Otago, the adorable fur seal pups of Kaikoura, the mysterious long-tailed bats of TeAnau, and the breath-taking beauty of the New Zealand islands.

Giant Stingrays of the Mae Klong River

Host Jeff Corwin embarks on an amazing journey along the Mae Klong River in Thailand to see the elusive and mysterious freshwater giant stingray.

Day at the Aquarium

Jeff takes his two young daughters on an exploration of the Georgia Aquarium. They meet African penguins, check on the health of bottle-nose dolphins, and feed three ton whale sharks.

California Sea Lions

Jeff travels to Laguna Beach, California to uncover the secrets behind a marine mammal disaster.

Animal Families of New Zealand

Jeff travels to the far side of the globe to witness the amazing families of New Zealand such as sea lions, Takhae Birds, and a colony of baby blue-eyed penguins. Their dedicated parents that help them grow for wildlife survival.

New England Animal Adventures

Jeff experiences an exploration of his native New England coastline and some of the amazing animals that make this region so special.

Best Of: Adventures at the Aquarium

Jeff relives some of his favorite spectacular moments at the Georgia Aquarium.

Zealandia: The Garden of Tane

Jeff travels to New Zealand's amazing eco-sanctuary known as Zealandia.

Stingray City

Jeff travels to Grand Cayman Island for an exploration of the mysterious Stingray City. This underwater city is home to hundreds of massive rays, and thousands of eager tourists hoping to see them.

Dive Into Hawaii

Jeff dives deep through one of the premiere dive locations on this planet which is in Hawaii. He explores this astounding and diverse the Pacific Ocean's ecosystem with the latest technology and the top scientists to experience the underwater world.

Best Of: Pinnipeds

Host Jeff Corwin revisits some of his favorite moments from the series with a special group of marine mammals called Pinnipeds. Join Jeff on an adventure across the Pacific Ocean as he explores Harbor Seals from Alaska, Sea Lions from New Zealand, Elephant Seals from California, and Monk Seals from Hawaii!

Secrets of Sea Lions

Jeff uncovers the hidden world of Steller sea lions on an adventure to Vancouver, Canada. He helps answer critical questions that could eventually rescue the sea lion species using the latest technology, underwater cameras, and animal training techniques.

Best Of: Island Adventures

Jeff recalls some of his most exciting island adventures such as hundreds of stingrays in the Caribbean, thousands of sea terns in Cape Cod, and Grizzly bears in Kodiak Alaska.

The Endangered Coral of Curacao

Jeff travels to a tropical paradise to rescue the endangered coral on Curacao Island.

Exploration Tahiti

Jeff travels to the remote Pacific islands of Tahiti where he works with rescuers struggling with a conservation for Tahiti's sea turtles. He also takes a dive into the crystal ocean to find coral reefs, stingrays, and schools of hungry sharks.

The Hunt for Lionfish

Jeff boards a deep-water submarine on the hunt for an elusive and destructive species known as lionfish. He joins biologists racing to remove these invading fish from the ocean as quickly as possible before they cause permanent damage to the Atlantic ecosystem.

Whale Sounds

Jeff joins a research team to uncover the effects of sound-pollution on whales in the Pacific Ocean.

Humpback Whales of Tahiti

Jeff explores one of the largest ocean sanctuaries on this planet and comes face to face with a family of Humpback whales. He investigates marine biology about whales, conservation, and witnesses the special bond between a protective mother and her precocious calf. It is a once in a lifetime adventure with some of the world's most awe-inspiring animals.

Underwater Adventures

Jeff remembers some of his best underwater adventures such as a rare free-dive with humpback whales off French Polynesia, adventures across the coasts of Hawaii, and being on board inside a deep-water submersible that travels five hundred feet below the Caribbean waves.

Dive Into Paradise

Jeff explores French Polynesia on a rare adventure through one of the most diverse ocean ecosystems on this planet. He discovers the mysterious world of sharks, sea turtles, dolphins, and more on this once in a lifetime dive.

Saving African Penguins

Jeff travels to a seabird rescue and rehabilitation center called South African Conservation for Coastal Birds in Cape Town with the effort to save a group of orphaned penguin chicks as well as helping nurse the chicks back to health and fights for the recovery of their endangered species.

Hawaii Shark Adventure

Jeff joins an international team of marine biologists on a mission to explore the mysterious world of Hawaii's sharks.

Nile Crocodiles

Jeff travels to the Okavango Delta in Botswana to help protect and rescue one of the largest predators on this planet.

The Snakes of Southern Africa

Host Jeff Corwin visits a village in Botswana threatened by the deadliest snakes in all of Africa! Jeff relocates the viper deep in the Okavango wilderness and along the way encounters a spitting cobra that shoots blinding venom into his eyes!

African Safari

Jeff goes on a trek to the Okavango Delta in Botswana during its rainy season. He observes animals including elephants, hippos, zebras and giraffes.

Cute Critters of Australia

Jeff travels to Phillip Island in Australia for a very exciting adventure to this amazing country for its beloved cuddly marsupials and birds.

The Okavango Delta

Jeff explores the largest wetland habitat in Botswana featuring a great herd of elephants, deadly hippos, snakes in trees and exotic birds.

The Flying Foxes of Australia

Jeff explores the Gold Coast of Australia to connect with giant bats. A recent heat wave devastated many threatened bat colonies throughout the region itself, and Jeff works with local biologists to help save many endangered bat species. He feed hundreds of baby bats recovering from the heat wave, helps an injured bat named Skippy recover from his broken leg, and returns rehabilitated bats back to their wild habitat.