Liz Bonnin and a team of international experts have assembled for one of the most ambitious scientific expeditions ever attempted in the Galapagos, a magical set of islands that are often described as nature’s biggest experiment.
Evolution has proceeded at an extraordinary pace in the Galapagos. But these islands are now under threat as our climate changes faster than ever before. For six weeks, the dedicated team traveled 1000 km around the archipelago, embarking on a series of challenging missions to carry out important research that will help protect these islands and their inhabitants. From scaling down volcanic caves, to diving down 1000 metres, the team reveal fascinating insights into this beautiful archipelago. The discoveries they make will inform research for decades to come and will help unlock not just the secrets of these extraordinary islands and their unique wildlife, but our entire planet.
Utilising advanced filming techniques and cutting-edge graphics, this series provides a unique window into one of the world’s most important habitats and its remarkable wildlife, which includes the iconic giant tortoises, playful sea lions, and extraordinary pink iguanas.
SERIES DIRECTOR
Mike Davis
SERIES PRODUCER
Anthony Geffen
COMMISSIONING EDITOR
Craig Hunter
FILM EDITORS
Dominic Lester
Robbie Pettigrew
Otto Burnham
EDIT PRODUCERS
Joanna Haley
Michael Massey
Tom Stubberfield
Freya Ward-Smith
LOCATION DIRECTOR
Ben Lawrie
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Julius Brighton
WILDLIFE DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Robert Hollingworth
ORIGIONAL MUSIC
Graham Hadfield
HEAD OF PRODUCTION
Ian Syder
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Becky Claridge
ASSISTANT PRODUCER
Joanna Haley
Freya Ward-Smith
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Cat Pollock
PRODUCTION SECRETARY
Jennie Baker
RESEARCHER
Hermione Blomfield-Smith
FOR ATLANTIC PRODUCTIONS
Michael Sunderland
Vincent Pretorius
Mimi Gilligan
Claudia Perkins
SOUND DESIGN & MIX
Richard Addis
John Rogerson
ONLINE EDITOR
Dan Preston-Bear
COLOURIST
Graeme Hayes
ASSISTANT FILM EDITOR
Simon Mackenzie
ASSEMBLY FILM EDITOR
Kim Nikoljsen
VISUAL EFFECTS
Zoo VFX LTD
SOUND RECORDIST
Freddie Claire
UNDERWATER DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Michael Pitts
UNDERWATER CAMERA OPERATORS
Kat Brown
Steve Hudson
DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY
James Blake
LOCATION SERVICES
Yoya Landazuri
ARCHIVE
BBC Motion Gallery
Colossus
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic
NOAA
El Instituto Oceanografico de la Armada
UKHO
United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO
Galapagos National Park