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Explore the breathtaking yet treacherous Mediterranean, where awe-inspiring wildlife has adapted and thrived for millennia—until now. The Mediterranean is under immense pressure from human activity. What are the secrets to life thriving here, and how can we protect these endangered ecosystems? Discover the unique strategies animals have developed to survive in harsh conditions. Follow a young female loggerhead turtle as she navigates perilous waters to lay her eggs inland; witness storks soaring over the treacherous Strait of Gibraltar; marvel at the complex social bonds of sperm whale pods and how they cope with increasing noise pollution. In the "Behind the Science" episode, meet the scientists working to protect local wildlife in the wild, and in the "Making of" episode, learn about the human and technical challenges faced during filming.