Planet Earth: Blue Planet II | Brine Pool | Coming to BBC America 2018

The brine pool, an almost mythical lake at the bottom of the sea — and a death-trap to any unfortunate creature that strays into its toxic waters. Planet Earth: Blue Planet II explores the latest frontiers of scientific discovery, from icy-white polar seas to vibrant blues of the coral atolls, from the storm-tossed green Atlantic coastline to the black depths of the alien deep. Viewers will encounter surprising new landscapes such as methane volcanos which erupt in the Gulf of Mexico, creating underwater lakes of poisonous brine; and the so-called “Boiling Sea” phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean. Astonishing new creatures, including hairy-chested Hoff crabs; snub fin dolphins that spit water through the air; and Pacific leaping blennies, have been filmed for the first time. Blue Planet II, a seven-episode series, is made by BBC Studios Natural History Unit, co-produced with BBC AMERICA, WDR and France Télévisions in partnership with The Open University, Natural History and Specialist Factual. Subscribe now: Twitter: Facebook: Tumblr: Instagram: Snapchat: Visit our official website to watch full episodes and more: