Arabian Seas

Meet the sharks and rays that patrol Arabia's coral reefs for their prey, and the toxic fish that have perfected the art of disguise.

Arabia's coral reefs house some of nature's most impressive illusionists. Creatures that can pulsate with colour and transform in the blink of an eye.

On a chain of islands off the coast of Oman, summer weather drives nutrients in from the ocean depths where they meet the Arabian sun, causing an explosion of life. Smaller fish spawn, filling the waters with eggs. This sets up a buffet that predators can't resist.

As the sun heats the waters, algae spread across the coral reef and attract thousands of fish.

The sea turtle is one of the oldest animals on Earth. But while they pre-date the dinosaurs, their place in today's world is sadly under threat.