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David Attenborough's Ocean film is 'biggest message he's ever told'

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🗞️ Driving the news: Sir David Attenborough's new documentary Ocean With David Attenborough has been described by its directors as "the biggest message he's ever told" 
• Released to mark his 99th birthday, the film spans a century of discoveries about Earth's oceans, emphasizing their critical role in stabilizing the planet
• At its London premiere, attended by King Charles and other prominent figures, the film’s creators highlighted its unprecedented emotional and environmental urgency

🔭 The context: Over a career spanning nearly eight decades, Sir David has become the world’s most recognized natural history broadcaster
• Ocean continues his tradition of environmental storytelling, but departs from previous works by delivering a more urgent call to action, reflecting rising concerns over ocean degradation amid escalating climate change impacts

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Healthy oceans are essential for climate regulation, biodiversity, food security, and economic livelihoods
• With threats like overfishing, pollution, and acidification intensifying, Ocean seeks to galvanize public and political will around marine conservation
• Its hopeful message stresses that meaningful change is still possible if immediate and collective action is taken

⏭️ What's next: The documentary’s release is expected to bolster international momentum ahead of key summits, including the upcoming United Nations Ocean Conference
• It may influence new marine protection initiatives and policy reforms
• Further projects from Sir David are already in development, promising to sustain global attention on environmental priorities throughout 2025 and beyond

💬 One quote: "If we save the ocean, we save our world," — Toby Nowlan, the film’s co-director, recounting Sir David’s powerful closing words.

📈 One stat: The ocean absorbs approximately 25% of all carbon dioxide emissions produced by human activities, underscoring its critical role in mitigating climate change

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