Ocean

Ocean: A Story of Life and Hope

“I am lucky enough to have lived for nearly a hundred years. During that time, we have learnt more about the ocean than in any other phase of human history. Oceanography has revealed natural wonders that a boy in the 1930s could not even have imagined... we have changed the world’s ocean so much that in the next 100 years we will either witness a mass extinction of its life or a spectacular recovery.”

I will not learn how this story ends. But after a lifetime spent exploring our planet, I remain convinced that the more people understand and find pleasure in nature, the greater our hope of saving it, and ourselves.

David Attenborough has filmed in every ocean environment on the planet, from the icy seas at the poles to remote coral reefs. Now, with long-time collaborator Colin Butfield, he shares the story of the last great wilderness, which shapes the land we live on, regulates the climate, and creates the air we breathe.

Immerse yourself in eight unique habitats hidden in the saltwater. Swim through kelp forests, mangroves, and coral reefs, and glimpse into the deepest corners of Earth's least-explored ecosystem, hidden almost eleven kilometres beneath the surface.

Embark on a fascinating journey of discovery and meet loggerhead turtles and blue whales, clownfish and luminous jellyfish, vampire squid and “headless chicken monsters”—a peculiar species of sea cucumber that inhabits the ocean floor.

With the warmth, intelligence, and wonder that characterise all of David Attenborough's work, Ocean introduces us to a world that is both desperately fragile and, with its extraordinary regenerative capacity, remarkably resilient. It is not too late to restore this most vital environment. If we respect it, the marine world will become even richer and more breathtaking than we can imagine. Please provide a short title