Main content

On the Black Sea: Diving Deep

Episode 2 of 5

The unique properties of the Black Sea make it an archaeologist’s dream but an ecologist’s nightmare.

The unique properties of the Black Sea make it an archaeologist’s dream but an ecologist’s nightmare. Most of its water is almost devoid of life, so medieval shipwrecks are perfectly preserved. But wildlife is under threat. On his journey across the sea, presenter Tim Whewell dives under the waves to explore its layers of history – and layers of life and death. He joins marine archaeologists investigating the secrets of a prehistoric settlement and meets the biologists counting dolphins. They say growing political tensions are blocking vital conservation efforts.

Producer Monica Whitlock

Photo: The stern of an Ottoman shipwreck discovered under water Credit: Black Sea Maritime Archaeology Project (MAP)

Available now

27 minutes

Last on

Sun 2 Sep 2018 09:32GMT

Broadcasts

  • Wed 26 Jul 2017 02:32GMT
  • Wed 26 Jul 2017 03:32GMT
  • Wed 26 Jul 2017 04:32GMT
  • Wed 26 Jul 2017 06:32GMT
  • Wed 26 Jul 2017 12:32GMT
  • Wed 26 Jul 2017 21:06GMT
  • Sun 30 Jul 2017 08:06GMT
  • Wed 29 Aug 2018 02:32GMT
  • Wed 29 Aug 2018 03:32GMT
  • Wed 29 Aug 2018 04:32GMT
  • Wed 29 Aug 2018 12:32GMT
  • Wed 29 Aug 2018 21:06GMT
  • Sun 2 Sep 2018 09:32GMT

The Documentary Podcast

The Documentary Podcast

Hear more documentaries from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service

Podcast