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David Attenborough’s Ocean Debuts with Prince William’s Backing for 30% Ocean Protection

Exposing seabed destruction by bottom trawling, the film seeks to galvanize support for marine protection at the Monaco Blue Economy and Finance Forum.

Overview

  • Released June 7 on National Geographic and streaming June 8 on Disney+ and Hulu in honor of World Oceans Day.
  • The documentary employs advanced filming technologies to capture never-before-seen footage of bottom trawling’s impact on marine ecosystems.
  • Attenborough emphasizes that safeguarding 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030 could trigger widespread ecosystem recovery.
  • Private screenings attended by Prince William highlight his support, and he plans to urge global leaders to act at the Monaco forum.
  • The film aligns with the UN Decade of Ocean Science and precedes the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, strengthening international conservation commitments.