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Blue Planet III ventures into darkest depths of ocean

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC Science
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What happened

Sir David says the series uncovers marine life that is "even more precious than we ever realised".

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Science and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:07:21 UTC.

Why it matters

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Coverage timeline

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  3. Blue Planet III ventures into darkest depths of ocean

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