1. Discovery Channel has been airing educational documentaries and shows since 1985 and is known for reality shows like Deadliest Catch and Shark Week.
2. In 1997, Discovery established education partnerships to improve learning using their media and support programs in the US and developing countries.
3. Their 2007 series Planet Earth set a record as the highest rated natural history program with over 65 million viewers, showing the power of their platform.