An epic production, capturing every detail in High Defi nition, that takes viewers on a 40,000-kilometer odyssey chasing the sun to some of the most extreme and diverse locations on the planet. The equator is not only the line that divides the Earth in two—it’s also a line of life and a powerful force of nature, where the pace of evolution quickens. The equator covers only 5% of the Earth’s surface, but is home to 50% of its animal and plant species.
Just as humanity evolved under the glare of the equatorial sun on the East African savannah, it’s no accident that many “hot spots” of biological signifi cance occur along the equator. The equatorial sun is the most powerful source of energy on Earth, a force that reaches well beyond the equatorial band itself. As it beats down on the oceans, moist air rises on such a large scale that it generates the trade winds and great ocean currents that energize life on distant parts of the globe.
Other episode highlights of the Equators series include: “Power of the Ocean,” “Battle for the Light,” “Paradox of the Andes,” “Reef of Riches,” and “Challenge of Change.” On these fascinating voyages we will visit the Galapagos Islands and Palmyra Island, the rainforests of Southeast Asia, the high Andes mountains of Ecuador, the coral reef of the Indo Pacifi c region, and equatorial Africa.