Ocean with David Attenborough is a breathtaking visual treat, but comes with a warning
Attenborough’s new documentary, releasing in cinemas and on streaming services, celebrates the oceans as the cradle of all life on Earth
David Attenborough’s latest documentary takes viewers on a breathtaking cinematic journey into the heart of the oceans.
Dolphins glide through vast open waters, towering underwater mountain ranges loom in the deep and coral reefs pulse with vibrant life.
Ocean with David Attenborough features never-before-seen footage captured using state-of-the-art technology, its makers say. In this visually stunning documentary, the world-renowned British naturalist, filmmaker and author celebrates the oceans as the cradle of all life on Earth.
“After living for nearly 100 years on this planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land but at sea,” says Attenborough, who turns 99 on May 8, which is also the day the documentary will be released in cinemas worldwide.
The documentary is a feast for the senses. But Attenborough – brother of the late Richard Attenborough, the Oscar-winning director of Gandhi – also delivers a powerful warning. He highlights the escalating threats facing marine ecosystems, from industrial overfishing to pollution and deep-sea mining.