The Magical World of Moss
The Magical World of Moss
A visit to moss-covered landscapes in Japan, Iceland, France and Denmark where scientists are investigating the astonishing properties and potential of these plants. Mosses evolved from oceanic algae that emerged onto the land 450 million years ago, and have become a main source of oxygen for the evolving planet - yet science is only beginning to understand the secrets and the possibilities they hold
The Magical World of Moss airs on BBC Four HD at 12:30 AM, Tuesday 8 October. (Subtitles.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Rhoda Ofori-Attah
Narrator
Bruno Victor-Pujebet
Director
Felicie Roblin
Producer