Chasing Ocean Giants

Season 1

Ocean explorer, adventurer and filmmaker Patrick Dykstra sets out of a mission in search of the most elusive ocean giants on the planet. He uses innovative technology and new science to uncover extraordinary secrets of the ocean. Patrick combines his unique skill set with his love of the marine world and cutting-edge ocean exploration technology to seek new and unrecorded ocean phenomena to reveal the secrets of the ocean’s giants.

Where to Watch Chasing Ocean Giants • Season 1

8 Episodes

Whale vs Squid
E1
Whale vs SquidPatrick travels to the volcanic island of Dominica in the Caribbean. Whilst there he captures an epic hunt between a sperm whale and a diamondback squid.
Panama's Boiling Sea
E2
Panama's Boiling SeaPatrick heads to Panama, where his desire to witness the spotted dolphin and yellowfin tuna working together lands him in dangerous territory.
Humpbacks After Dark
E3
Humpbacks After DarkThe remote island of Gorgona in Colombia is Patrick’s next stop. During a two-night dive, he captures how humpback whales communicate through song.
From Russia With Bowheads
E4
From Russia With BowheadsAfter having a near death experience with a bowhead whale years ago, Patrick Dykstra heads to a remote area of the coast of Russia with a plan to research their behavior and gather a DNA sample using innovative drone technology
Whale Sharks Of Qatar
E5
Whale Sharks Of QatarPatrick travels to Qatar to find a newly discovered cluster of whale sharks. High winds and extreme sea temperatures prove to be big challenges along the way.
Manta Ray Tornado
E6
Manta Ray TornadoPatrick Dykstra heads to the Maldives determined to dive alongside giant manta rays. He's hoping to witness the fabled Manta Ray Tornado, an elusive gathering of more then 150 manta rays that gather to feed on millions of tiny crustaceans
Shark City Of Palau
E7
Shark City Of PalauPatrick tracels to the island nation of Palau for the mass spawning event of red snappers on a reef known as "Shark City". On his most difficult dive ever, he battles typhoon-like weather and shark encounters in orde to witness this momentous event
Killer Whales Of Norway
E8
Killer Whales Of NorwayPatrick Dykstra heads to the fjords of northern Norway to study killer whales. His goal is to dive alongside these intelligent creatures and examine how they've been able to adapt there hinting behavior to capitalize on the efforts of fishing vessels