With so much darkness in the world right now, David Attenborough is here to restore your hope for the planet in the emotional new trailer for his latest documentary, Ocean.
Coinciding with the broadcaster and biologist’s 99th birthday, Ocean with David Attenborough sees the star partnering with National Geographic for the first time to shine a light on the health of the world’s oceans.
The Blue Planet creator is set to tell ‘the untold story of the ocean’, according to a synopsis, with the feature-length documentary coming to cinemas across the world on May 8.
To tease the breathtaking scenes and jaw-dropping findings to come, a trailer has been released that is sure to leave viewers in tears.
‘After living on this planet for almost 100 years on this planet, I now understand that the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea,’ the documentarian says, standing on a beach with the camera panning over a vast ocean scene.
The two-minute-long trailer shows breathtaking clips of pods of whales embarking on arduous voyages, baby birds nestled under their mothers, and colourful creatures great and small from the depths of the sea.
‘Through the course of my life, we have been on a voyage of ocean discovery,’ Attenborough continues in narration.
‘Only now are we understanding what it means for the future of our world. What we have found could change everything.
‘For once you’ve truly seen the sea, you’ll never look at Earth in the same way again.’
Attenborough goes on to describe the ocean as ‘Earth’s support system’ and ‘our greatest asset against climate change’, stressing the importance of environmental and conservational efforts to maintain its delicate ecosystem.
‘We are draining the life from our ocean,’ he says, as the trailer cuts to scenes of vast boats and marine life caught in nets.
‘Today, it is in such poor health I would find it hard not to lose hope were it not for the most remarkable discovery of all,’ the Planet Earth creator teases.
‘The ocean can recover faster than we ever imagined.’
Attenborough goes on to explain how the sea can ‘bounce back to life’, signalling hope for those who may feel bogged down by the constant bombardment of bad news lately.
He describes this as a ‘lifeline’, and speculates that the ocean may not just recover, but ‘thrive beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen.’
‘If we save the sea, we save our world,’ Attenborough says, adding ‘After a lifetime of filming our planet, I’m sure nothing is more important.’
A synopsis for Ocean reads: ‘In the film, the celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery.
‘Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.’
It continues: ‘Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching.
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‘Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen.’
Following its theatrical run, Ocean with David Attenborough will stream via National Geographic, Disney+, and Hulu later this year.
Ocean with David Attenborough comes to cinemas on May 8. Tickets are available to buy now from oceanfilm.net
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