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Attenborough’s Ocean Debuts on World Oceans Day as Prince William Urges Global Action

Prince William will use his address at Monaco’s Blue Economy and Finance Forum to rally leaders around restoring marine ecosystems.

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Overview

  • Ocean became available for worldwide streaming on World Oceans Day, June 8.
  • In a video released by Kensington Palace, William interviewed Attenborough about the ocean’s hidden threats and the importance of hope for recovery.
  • Attenborough described footage of the deep ocean floor as ‘unspeakably awful’, calling for greater public awareness of marine damage.
  • As founder of the Earthshot Prize, William highlighted its Revive Our Oceans category, which has protected and restored over 20,000 square kilometres of habitat since 2021.
  • He is set to deliver a keynote at Monaco’s Blue Economy and Finance Forum calling on global leaders to act with urgency to save the seas.