New David Attenborough Documentary To Launch On His 99th Birthday

On his 99th birthday, David Attenborough is set to release a new documentary highlighting the importance of healthy oceans for a healthy planet. Titled "Ocean with David Attenborough," the film, directed by Toby Nowlan, Keith Scholey, and Colin Butfield, is described as Attenborough's "greatest message of hope" yet. The documentary, produced by Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios in association with various organizations, aims to showcase the ocean's ability to recover faster than imagined.

Attenborough, in the trailer for the film, expresses his belief that the ocean can bounce back to life despite its current poor health. The documentary is scheduled to be released on May 8, 2025, ahead of World Ocean Day and the United Nations Ocean Conference. Attenborough, a strong advocate for marine conservation, has also backed the Revive Our Ocean initiative, aiming to establish marine protected areas to preserve the health of the world's oceans for future generations.