Ep 2. Seasquatch
- October 8, 2012
The popular children's series, Wild Kratts, takes its audience on an underwater adventure in Seasquatch, Season 1 Episode 2. The episode begins with the Kratt brothers, Chris and Martin, sailing into the Pacific Northwest in their go-to creature vehicles. Along the way, they receive a distress signal from a pod of orcas, who fear a creature from their past has returned and is wreaking havoc.
Curious about the identity of this mysterious creature, the brothers jump into action, putting on their scuba gear and diving into the frigid waters. As they begin their search, they encounter several creatures of the sea including sea otters, harbor seals, and octopuses. After some time, the brothers come face to face with a creature known as the seasquatch, the creature that the orcas were fearing.
As the name suggests, the seasquatch is a sea-dwelling version of its better-known relative, the sasquatch or Bigfoot. Unlike the sasquatch, the seasquatch is much smaller, sleeker and is adept at swimming in the cold ocean. Chris and Martin are both fascinated by the creature, but they are also aware that the seasquatch could be responsible for the orca's distress.
The brothers take it upon themselves to track the creature and learn all they can about it. They soon realize that the seasquatch is an expert hunter and has been targeting the animals that the orcas rely on for food. The brothers know they must intervene, so they concoct a plan to distract the seasquatch while they help the other animals escape.
As Chris and Martin work tirelessly, their trusty friends, Aviva, Koki, and Jimmy Z, remain on deck, monitoring their progress and working to help the brothers in any way they can. In an intense and suspenseful sequence, the team attempts to outwit the seasquatch and aid the other innocent creatures.
Throughout the Seasquatch episode, viewers are entertained with fun facts about the various animals encountered in the Pacific Northwest. The Wild Kratts crew shares fascinating insights into the creatures' behavior, habitats, and various predators.
As with all Wild Kratts episodes, Seasquatch maintains a perfect balance of education and entertainment. While children are inspired to learn more about the animals seen on the episode, they are also treated to an excellent adventure story filled with fascinating characters and an engaging plot.
At the end of the Seasquatch episode, Chris and Martin successfully assist the other animals in escaping the seasquatch's deadly clutches, and the seasquatch is left alone in the icy waters. The brothers continue their search for other amazing creatures, reminding their young viewers that the natural world is filled with wonder and adventure.
