The OceanXplorers team takes on a challenging mission in the high Arctic in the first of two episodes tonight on Nat Geo, exploring the impact of a changing habitat on the polar bear’s future. The episode “Kingdom of the Polar Bear” airs at 9:00 PM, followed by “Ice Giants” at 10:00 PM, where the team encounters the bowhead whale and the Greenland shark, both remarkable for their longevity.
In the high Arctic, the OceanXplorers team confronts a critical challenge: understanding the implications of a changing habitat for the polar bear. This exploration of the “Kingdom of the Polar Bear” looks into the threats facing these majestic creatures and seeks to uncover solutions.
The following hour, “Ice Giants,” introduces viewers to two extraordinary creatures: the bowhead whale, the longest-living mammal, and the Greenland shark, which holds the title of the longest-living vertebrate. These ancient survivors are a glimpse into the Arctic’s rich and mysterious history.
OceanXplorers: Kingdom of the Polar Bear and Ice Giants air on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM, respectively, on Nat Geo.
