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Sea of Cortez
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Simon Reeve voyages across Mexico’s beautiful and remote Sea of Cortez, known as the 'aquarium of the world', to dive with rare and dangerous sharks.
Simon Reeve explores one of the richest and most dramatic marine ecosystems on Earth – Mexico’s Sea of Cortez. Once called the 'aquarium of the world' by legendary oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, this vast inland sea teems with extraordinary life, from giant shoals of fish to major populations of sea lions and dolphins. Most of all, Simon is searching for Mexico’s rare and dangerous sharks.
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Sun 27 Sep 2026
21:00
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Simon Reeve |
| Producer | Rocio Lira Salas |
| Series Producer | Chris Mitchell |
| Series Editor | Chris Brainwood |
| Executive Producer | Sam Bagnall |
| Production Company | The Garden Productions |
Broadcast
- Sun 27 Sep 2026 21:00
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