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[11/14/18 - 10:28 AM]
Discovery to Broadcast Live from the Bottom of One of the Largest Submerged Sink Holes in the World
Located 46 miles off the coast of Belize, the Blue Hole is known around the world for its crystal-clear water and its abundance of sharks and sea life.

[via press release from Discovery Channel]

DISCOVERY TO BROADCAST LIVE FROM THE BOTTOM OF ONE OF THE LARGEST SUBMERGED SINK HOLES IN THE WORLD

The Epic 2-Hour Special, 'DISCOVERY LIVE: INTO THE BLUE HOLE,' to Premiere Sunday, December 2, 4-6 PM Eastern on Discovery and Around the World

(LOS ANGELES) - Located 46 miles off the coast of Belize, the Blue Hole is known around the world for its crystal-clear water and its abundance of sharks and sea life. But this remote spot has only ever been fully explored once - back in 1971 by legendary ocean expert Jacques Cousteau himself. But what mysteries lie at the greatest depth of this ancient sink hole that is millions of years old? Discovery announced today it will take viewers to the bottom of the Blue Hole and document its findings in an all-new, 2-hour special called DISCOVERY LIVE: INTO THE BLUE HOLE premiering Sunday, December 2 at 4-6 PM Eastern/1-3 PM Pacific on Discovery. The special will also air globally.

"Venturing into the unknown as well as exploring the world with new technology in the name of science and entertainment has always been at the core of Discovery's DNA. We're thrilled to be bringing such a major expedition to Discovery," said Scott Lewers, EVP Multiplatform Programming and Digital Media.

The Blue Hole has never been mapped or even plotted - and while many speculate what is at the bottom - the exact answer remains unknown. To find out, Discovery has tapped a team of the world's leading explorers who will venture down to its bottom in a fully-manned submersible.

The on-board exploration team will include businessman/philanthropist Sir Richard Branson; explorer Fabien Cousteau, grandson of Jacques Cousteau; and Erika Bergman, the submersible's pilot. The mission will be the very first time since 1971 that anyone has attempted such a feat.

Discovery will pick up from where Cousteau left off - exploring the Blue Hole in real time and attempting to shed light on its many mysteries. The team will also have access to a fully equipped second submersible with additional lighting that will allow them - as well as viewers - to see as much as possible.

The 2-hour special will also explore a variety of sea-related topics such as how the Blue Hole was created, how technology has evolved since Cousteau's first mission, and will delve into the many legends surrounding this unique spot, which has attracted diving enthusiasts from around the globe.

The broadcast, hosted by marine biologist Luke Tipple (featured on Discovery's Shark Week) and presenter Chris Jacobs (host of TLC's "Long Lost Family" and Velocity's "Overhaulin'"), will document the team's descent into the Blue Hole; however, that is not the only mission. Vessels will continue exploring the Blue Hole for 2 weeks after the dive and track the site. The data collected will help construct real-life models of the Blue Hole's geographical features to help researchers and scientists from around the world understand how changing sea levels affected its formation and to provide key information about climate change patterns.

Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #DiscoveryLIVE and like Discovery on Facebook for updates.

DISCOVERY LIVE: INTO THE BLUE HOLE is produced for Discovery Channel by INE, Impossible Works and Discovery Studios. For INE, Mark Koops and Sarah Davies are executive producers. For Impossible Works TC Conway is the Executive Producer. For Discovery Studios, Sandy Jarrell and Gregg Moscott are executive producers. For Discovery Channel, Scott Lewers and Christina Bavetta are executive producers and Lian DesMarais is Supervising Producer.

About Discovery Channel:

Discovery Channel is dedicated to creating the highest quality non-fiction content that informs and entertains its consumers about the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement. The network, which is distributed to 100.8 million U.S. homes, can be seen in 224 countries and territories, offering a signature mix of compelling, high-end production values and vivid cinematography across genres including, science and technology, exploration, adventure, history and in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the people, places and organizations that shape and share our world. For more information, please visit www.discovery.com

About Discovery:

Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is a global leader in real life entertainment, serving a passionate audience of superfans around the world with content that inspires, informs and entertains. Discovery delivers over 8,000 hours of original programming each year and has category leadership across deeply loved content genres around the world. Available in 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Discovery is a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens, including TV Everywhere products such as the GO portfolio of apps and Discovery Kids Play; direct-to-consumer streaming services such as Eurosport Player and Motor Trend OnDemand; and digital-first and social content from Group Nine Media. Discovery's portfolio of premium brands includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, Turbo/Velocity, Animal Planet, and Science Channel, as well as OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in the U.S., Discovery Kids in Latin America, and Eurosport, the leading provider of locally relevant, premium sports and Home of the Olympic Games across Europe. For more information, please visit www.corporate.discovery.com and follow @DiscoveryIncTV across social platforms.





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