The third season of MonsterQuest rolls on tonight with a new episode entitled “Mysterious Ape Island.”

In the Pacific Northwest, a small island may hold the clue to unravelling the mystery of the legendary Sasquatch. Vancouver Island is a densely forested land mass located about 70 miles northwest of Seattle, Washington. The island is separated from Canada’s mainland by water and is a popular destination for hikers, hunters and possibly something frightening and mysterious. Natives told tales to their children of an ape-like beast to be feared that would steal them should they venture into the forest. More than just stories of a bogeyman, recent witnesses tell equally terrifying stories of a monster that attacks as they sleep and is seen devouring fish on the coastline. Now our expedition team follows up these reports, launches their own hunt and finds that recent scientific discoveries of swimming apes could lead them to their most astounding discovery yet.

Please remember that MonsterQuest airs on Wednesday nights at 9pm EST on History Channel.

The third season of MonsterQuest rolls on tonight with a new episode entitled “Sea Monsters.”

Mariners have long told stories of frightening beasts that stalk the coast of Florida, but new video could prove that old sailors were seeing real sea monsters. A forked tail, ferocious teeth and a large body were all characteristics of the historic sea monsters. Now, one Florida man says that not only has he witnessed these creatures on countless occasions, but he also has hours of video proof. Experts are divided over the controversial evidence that shows tantalizing glimpses of these strange sea creatures. One marine biologist claims it is a disfigured known species, another expert says it is a seal thought long extinct, and still others maintain that it is something altogether unheard of. Whatever monster lurks here, close to innocent vacationers, MonsterQuest will investigate.

Please remember that MonsterQuest airs on Wednesday nights at 9pm EST on History Channel.

The History Channel has the first part of season three lined up and ready to ship on August 25th, 2009 with MonsterQuest: Season 3, Set 1. Unlike previous seasons, season three will be split up into at least two sets (volumes), the second of which hasn’t been officially announced.

If you’re interested in pre-ordering this season set, check out Amazon.com today and preorder MonsterQuest: Season 3, Set 1.

This set contains the first 8 episodes of season 3:

DISC 1 (approx 188 min): Death of Loch Ness / Cattle Killers / Swamp Stalker / Devils In New Jersey

DISC 2 (approx 188 min): Gators in the Sewers / Snowbeast Slaughter / Mega Jaws / Monster Close Encounters / Bonus