Filming Antarctica's Underwater Secret | Wild Stories | BBC Earth

Under the ice can seem like a completely alien world... Kathryn Jeffs (Series Producer) talks us through the difficult process of capturing 'The Brinicle' on film.

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Wild Stories (2020)
We take a look back at some of the most iconic natural history moments from landmark series such as Planet Earth, Life, Life Story and Frozen Planet, and go behind the scenes with the producers and directors who captured them.

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[cv.robert]

You could tell she absolutely loves her career. The way she talks about her work is really inspiring

[ministeikex]

Respect for the camera man that go in the ice water just for us to look it so nice

[b.scottfarthingsworth]

We watch this from the comfort of home, but these people have dedicated their lives and even risked them, to bring this stuff to the world. Hats off to these men and women for their hard work and sacrifices that go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do and will do. ...VERY DIFFICULT JOB... Please continue to discover! read all of the other people's replies below - many jumped to conclusions, and said some really assumptive and stupid things. I was just praising some hard working people, I didn't feel that I had to have written a 10 page essay to make sure that they had a FULL comprehension of ALL of my thoughts - message to them: you are dolts]

[adamschaafsma]

That's some incredible work, when a timelapse pays off its just so incredible because we move through time in a constant and to see the effects of the passage of time condensed before our eyes is like a glimpse into another world.

[yellowhunny]

The background of the timelapse looks like a thunderstorm! Awsome

[xuewei]

8:30 this is such a beautiful view... dark blue water, white ice, green seafloor with starfish scattered around like flowers
Looks like the sky, cloud and grass on land.

[niafarquem]

I’m incredibly amazed with her passion to be able to tell this story for 10 minutes without much “umm..” i feel like I’m diving together just by listening to her. She retells the story amazingly

[CapAnson]

It's so weird to see sped up film of starfish.. in real time they just, do nothing.. but then you see them moving around like actual normal creatures.

[manifestgtr]

This remains one of my favorite nature documentary clips of all time. The first time I saw it, I was home sick for the day…and in my weakened state, it affected me even more than it might’ve otherwise. It’s just such a perfect glimpse into a natural world that’s completely obscured by our senses and our perception of time. Every once in a while, this comes to mind and I rewatch it.

[bingosunnoon]

How much better can it get? Some of the best underwater shots ever. Bravo.

[jadedrealist]

The way the starfish run as it gets closer to them and yet still get caught up in the carnage was fascinating.

[funnibunni]

The sheer luck they had is a miracle itself. Thank you for capturing this rare moment in nature! One of the most memorable underwater scenes I've seen!

[hughenthomas]

There is a serene joy that emanates from her . When we see this beautiful Antarctic world it’s clear that all who experience are merged into one profound truth .

[edwardfletcher]

No other media in the planet can touch the quality of a BBC Documentary...

[Quacker]

I’ve always wondering how they got shots like these. Man is it amazing to hear and learn the stories. Thanks for sharing.

[Kayzee_____]

I've had constant goosebumps throughout the video. What a beautiful world we live in.

[katelynwoodworth]

So many wonders, just waiting to be seen. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being our eyes.

[merlin]

First time seeing/hearing about this. Never too old for child-like wonder.

[NatHsu]

until she said timelapse i thought the starfish were just that fast

[Svendrys]

4:18 Goosebumps when you hear David Attenborough voice 🥶