Ocean with David Attenborough releases first look for Earth Day – watch now

The summary of the movie reveals that it showcases breathtaking scenes of coral reefs, kelp forests, and the vast ocean to explain how a thriving ocean ensures the overall health and prosperity of our planet, as narrated by Attenborough.

Breathtaking, engaging visuals highlight the beauty hidden beneath the waves and reveal the hardships confronting our oceans in a unique and unprecedented manner. From damaging fishing methods to widespread coral reef decay due to bleaching, these issues are brought to light as never seen before.

However, the tale carries an optimistic undertone. Attenborough emphasizes captivating instances from various parts of the globe to convey his most profound sentiment: the oceans have the potential to regain a splendor surpassing anything ever witnessed by any living person today.

In this video, Attenborough discusses how even though we’re aware of a great deal of marine life, we continue to discover thousands of new species each year – approximately 2,000 annually.

Featuring captivating close-ups of diverse marine life such as fish, shrimp, and crabs, it offers an authentic glimpse into the stunning sights you’ll encounter.

On May 8th, the movie premiere will fall on Sir David Attenborough’s 99th birthday, and you can already purchase your tickets for this event through OceanFilm.net.

This content can be streamed worldwide towards the end of the year. You’ll find it airing on National Geographic, Disney+, and Hulu.

Concerning the movie, Attenborough once expressed: “My life has mirrored the golden era of ocean exploration. Over the past century, researchers and adventurers have unveiled incredible new species, breathtaking migration stories, and intricate, vibrant ecosystems that surpassed my wildest imaginations as a young person.

In the movie, we’ll divulge some delightful findings, delve into the reasons behind the ocean’s deterioration, and crucially, demonstrate ways to revitalize its health.

This could mark a turning point. Almost all countries worldwide have consented, in principle, to safeguard a third of our oceans. Now, we stand united in the task of bringing this agreement into reality.