And it seems that those super-lunged people have taken documentary-making to a new level by getting close to marine life without disturbing it.
Freediver Frederic Buyle's noiseless, bubble-free and calm method of diving is allowing him to approach even shy animals and be tolerated by them in their immediate vicinity.
His freediving abilities are remarkable: not only does he descend to depths exceeding 50 metres, he also manages to stay there for up to 4 minutes on a single breath.
So he has teamed up with renowned underwater cameraman Christian Petron for the five-part action-packed visually stunning adventure/wildlife series Project Ocean Quest.
And if the trailer is anything to go by it's going to be a cracker.
The five episodes are Tamataroa - Hammerheads of Polynesia, The Whales of Rurutu, Fragile Mediterranean, The Great White - Ultimate Hunter, 24 Hours at Fakarava.
The website promises the show will be ready in the Autumn. Production company ZDF (go there for the longer trailer) is now touting it around, let's hope the BBC goes for it and gives it a primetime slot. If Monty Halls' Beachcomber Cottage and the Oceans series can get one there's no reason why this shouldn't.
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