Shared Planet | Watch Episode 4: Waters

With stunning cinematography, this unique global series reveals the untold stories of people and wildlife thriving together. Celebrating the benefits of making room for nature, this series offers a vision of a hopeful future.

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Shared Planet Episode 4: Waters

Over 70% of the planet is covered by water — it’s the largest habitat on Earth. Water-dependent wildlife is declining fast, but some people are learning to share these watery worlds, with incredible benefits for all.

Shared Planet Episode 3: Forests

Forests are essential for all life on our planet — creating oxygen, absorbing carbon dioxide and regulating the climate. Even as deforestation increases worldwide, people are reaping the rewards of sharing forests with wildlife.

Shared Planet Episode 2: Open Spaces

Though grasslands account for half of the total land area on the planet, most of these landscapes have been converted for human use. But there are some places where people are reaping the rewards of sharing this land with wildlife.

Shared Planet Episode 1: Cities

With 60% of the planet’s population living in urban areas, our cities are bursting with people. How can wildlife survive in urban jungles? Some people are showing that sharing the city with wild animals is not only possible — it’s a huge benefit to all of us.