Gold Coast Ocean Rescue (2023)
Season 1
Gives viewers a front row seat aboard the drama-packed missions of the Sea World Foundation as they work tirelessly to protect the world’s most vulnerable marine creatures. From rescue to rehab, no mission is too risky for this dedicated team of vets and marine scientists, whether that means wrestling with man-eating sharks, releasing distressed whales from fishing nets, or even removing a polar bear’s sore tooth.
Released July 8, 2023
Episode 22 min
None+
S1E1 - Episode 1
Go behind the scenes with the expert Sea World Foundation team as they conduct a perilous mission to rescue a dolphin which required the assistance of Sea World Helicopters, conduct surgery on a green sea turtle and commence vital conservation efforts to save leopard sharks.
July 8, 2023, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
We go on-board with the Sea World Foundation team as they join the Queensland Department of Fisheries MART agency to disentangle a humpback whale at Kirra Beach. Plus, go inside the operating room as Mishka the Polar Bear undergoes a delicate dental procedure and meet one of the newest additions to Penguin Point.
July 15, 2023, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
Follow the Sea World Foundation team as they join the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Department to conduct vital research into Grey Nurse Sharks. Plus, head inside the operating room as Big Bird the pelican undergoes eye surgery and meet Cliffy, one of the rescued dolphins who resides at Sea World.
July 22, 2023, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
The Sea World Foundation team join the Griffith University researcher Dr. Olaf Meynecke to tag humpback whales in an effort to learn more about the majestic mammals who traverse our coastline. Plus, meet two adorable rescued green turtle hatchlings as they prepare for their return to journey to adulthood and Dr Claire conducts a tricky rescue of an entangled pelican.
July 29, 2023, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
Witness the incredible highs and lows the sea World team experiences and get an insight into their expertise, passion and dedication when rescuing and caring for marine animals. Meet Floyd, an adorable False Killer Whale calf rescued after stranding in Northern NSW, and the team travel to northern Queensland to help a fur seal pup who was found well outside his normal geographic range.
Aug. 5, 2023, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
The Sea World Foundation team puts their training into real life with the rescue operation of a humpback whale. With seasnake rescues increasing, the Sea World team are also put through their paces as they complete a snake handling course and meet one of the newest chicks at Penguin Encounter.
Aug. 12, 2023, midnight
S1E7 - Episode 7
Travel to Kangaroo Island with Dr Claire as she joins South Australian Parks and Wildlife Department to conduct research on one of the most vulnerable species, the Australian Sea Lion. Plus, head on-board with the team on a rescue operation of a Bull Shark in Biggera Waters and go below the surface for an important ocean clean up.
Aug. 19, 2023, midnight
S1E8 - Episode 8
The Sea World Foundation team conducts a tricky rescue operation on a humpback whale entangled in fishing equipment. Plus, learn how the dolphins at Sea World, and their snot, are assisting Nord University’s conservation efforts of whales in Norway and meet Peg, a penguin in need of an orthidic.
Aug. 26, 2023, midnight
S1E9 - Episode 9
The Sea World Foundation team join the University of Queensland team to conduct vital research into the Dugong population of Moreton Bay. Plus, travel to Canada to check in on Henry the Polar Bear and dive below the surface to check out the Gold Coast’s newest attraction, Wonder Reef.
Sept. 2, 2023, midnight
S1E10 - Episode 10
The Sea World Foundation team is on a delicate rescue operation of a whale calf entangled in Shark Control Netting. The team work with Macquarie Univerity to research shark deterrents which could one day assist governments when looking at options for shark control programs, and hopefully lessen the impact on our marine life.
Sept. 9, 2023, midnight
Network: 7TWO
Episode Runtime: 22 min.
Season Runtime: 229 min.
Released: July 8, 2023
Last Air Date: Sept. 9, 2023, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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