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David Attenborough’s new film Ocean hits cinemas across the UK today David Attenborough’s new film Ocean hits cinemas across the UK today
David Attenborough’s new film, Ocean, is being released in the UK today.
The feature-length documentary showcases the ocean’s diverse marine ecosystems while highlighting the impact of climate change and destructive forms of fishing. Through the film, which was produced by Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios, Attenborough also puts the spotlight on inspirational stories around the world to show where the opportunities lie to help with the ocean’s recovery.
Attenborough said, “My lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Over the last hundred years, scientists and explorers have revealed remarkable new species, epic migrations and dazzling, complex ecosystems beyond anything I could have imagined as a young man. In this film, we share those wonderful discoveries, uncover why our ocean is in such poor health, and, perhaps most importantly, show how it can bounce back to life.”
Ocean with David Attenborough’s UK release on 8 May was timed to coincide with Attenborough’s 99th birthday. In the US, the film will premiere on National Geographic on 7 June, before being released on Disney+ and Hulu globally the following day to coincide with World Oceans Day on 8 June.
In the documentary, Attenborough takes viewers from bustling giant kelp jungles to mesmerizing coral reefs, in a bid to tell the untold story of the importance and health of our ocean. While zeroing in on the human actions leading to the oceans’ collapse, the special also shows the remarkable ability of these ecosystems to recover when protected to show the actions we must take now.
Later this year, National Geographic Pristine Seas will make the documentary film available to educators at schools, universities, museums, and libraries, so as to inspire the ocean stewards of tomorrow.
More information: oceanfilm.net
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