Nat Geo Teams Up with David Attenborough for Oceans Doc

National Geographic is partnering with Sir David Attenborough on a feature-length documentary special about the health of the world’s oceans.

Presented and authored by the preeminent natural historian, David Attenborough: Ocean (w.t.) will delve into how we can, and must, restore the glory of Earth’s vast, interconnected waters. It is being produced by Silverback with the backing of All3Media International, Ocean Ten Media, Minderoo Productions, National Geographic Society’s Pristine Seas, Don Quixote ASBL and The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.

In 2025, it will debut in theatres before premiering globally on National Geographic and streaming on Disney+.

One of the world’s leading underwater cinematographers, Doug Anderson (Blue Planet, Our Planet), will act as director of underwater photography. Cameras will film across the Americas, Europe, Africa and Oceania, capturing the practical and affordable solutions to reversing harmful human activity along coral reefs, mangroves, coastal communities, fish farms, marine sanctuaries and many other habitats in order to return the ocean to its most pristine and vibrant state.

Attenborough said, “My lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Over the last hundred years, scientists and explorers have revealed remarkable new species, epic migrations and dazzling, complex ecosystems beyond anything I could have imagined as a young man. In this film, we share those wonderful discoveries, uncover why our ocean is in such poor health and, perhaps most importantly, show how it can bounce back to life.”

Tom McDonald, National Geographic’s executive VP of global factual and unscripted content, said, “There is no one better to deliver this landmark film than Sir David. I have had the privilege and pleasure of working with him many times over the past decade, and so I am, of course, personally and professionally thrilled that he has agreed to work with National Geographic for the very first time on a subject that is timely and close to his heart.”