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Lake Life: Secrets Beneath the Surface

2 episodes 92%4KCC

Alpine storms, hidden depths, and rare lake life reveal a submerged world.

Explore Germany's and Austria's most striking lakes as this series uncovers rare species, unusual ecosystems, and the geological forces shaping them. From frigid Alpine depths to dramatic underwater habitats, each discovery reveals how much remains unseen beneath calm and tempestuous surfaces. Sign up to experience a sharper, more fascinating view of the natural world.

Episode guide

2 episodes
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1Lakes of the Mountains
From Germany's frigid Frillensee to the vast depths of Lake Constance, journey into the hidden underwater worlds of Alpine lakes shaped by ice and time. Divers, drones and underwater cameras reveal rare crustaceans, sulfur-eating bacteria, ancient fish and sunken traces of human life.
49 min
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2Lakes of the Coasts
From Ice Age relics to volcanic lakes in the Eifel, dive into northern Germany’s unique aquatic worlds. Underwater views reveal mating rituals, bubbling gases and lakes formed by glaciers, time and human hands—now sanctuaries for rare species.
49 min
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