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Condé Nast Traveler
6 days ago
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- Condé Nast Traveler
On Location: ‘Ocean with David Attenborough' Takes Us From the Red Sea to Hawaii
British broadcaster and biologist, David Attenborough, has been the undisputed voice of conservation in the UK and across the world for decades. He's narrated over 100 documentaries about the natural world, including blockbuster series like Life on Earth, The Blue Planet, and Planet Earth, which all revealed never-before-seen footage of our environment and the secret lives of the wildlife we share it with. This year, the presenter celebrated his 99th birthday and marked the milestone with the release of new feature-length documentary Ocean with David Attenborough, co-produced by Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios. Pitched as his most important message to decision-makers yet, the documentary uncovers the human destruction of the ocean while exploring the ways in which we can heal it. Released ahead of World Oceans Day on June 8, and the United Nations Ocean Conference that takes place from June 9 to 13 in Nice, France, the film is a message of hope that the team behind it believes highlights the oceans' plight through groundbreaking cinematography and Attenborough's voice of authority. Toby Nowlan and David Attenborough on location while filming OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH. (Credit: Conor McDonnell) Conor McDonnell 'It's David Attenborough's story of the ocean for the world and, ultimately, its capabilities of recovery, which is the most exciting take home of the whole thing,' says director Toby Nowlan, who has worked with Attenborough for the past 16 years. 'This is a hopeful message that if we protect a third of the ocean, then the rest of it will fill up with life again, which will be a win for every living thing on earth—for a stable climate, a breathable atmosphere, for our fisheries, conservationists, all marine life, and for the three billion people that rely on the ocean to eat.'
Scottish Sun
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Prince William urges world to help save seas as he joins Sir David Attenborough to discuss deteriorating oceans
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PRINCE William will today urge the world to help save our seas — as he joins Sir David Attenborough to discuss deteriorating oceans. William is expected to call on everyone to 'think big in your actions' when he highlights the urgency of the situation in a landmark speech. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Sir David explains workings of underwater camera to Prince William Credit: Ryan Jenkinson / Kensington Palace 3 Wills laughs as Sir David tries on a helmet Credit: Silverback Films/ Open Planet Studios / Kensington Palace 3 William joined Sir David Attenborough to discuss deteriorating oceans Credit: Silverback Films/ Open Planet Studios / Kensington Palace In the address in Monaco at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum, he will say: 'Let us act together with urgency and optimism while we still have the chance.' The father of three, 42, is there as founder of the Earthshot environmental prize which has 'Revive Our Oceans' as one of its themes. A Kensington Palace spokesman said: 'This speech is the Prince of Wales calling for action to save our oceans now. "The world is watching. This is him using his platform to call for more to be done sooner rather than later.' William sits down with Sir David, 99, to celebrate the environmentalist's new film, Ocean, which is released on streaming platforms today, World Oceans Day. The Prince asks: 'David, from what you've seen over the years, what state would you say the oceans are in right now?' He replies: 'The awful thing is it's hidden from you and from me and from most people. 'The thing I'm appalled by when I first saw the shots taken for this film are what we have done to the deep ocean floor is just unspeakably awful. "If you did anything remotely like it on land everybody was up in arms. If this film . . . just shifts public awareness, it will be very, very important. "And I can only hope that people who see it will recognise that something must be done before we destroy this great treasure.' Ocean with David Attenborough, official trailer Asked by the Prince if there are things deep down in the oceans 'we've never seen', he answers that it is 'beyond question'. They also discuss Sir David's decades of ocean exploration and the vital role the ocean has in supporting and sustaining life on Earth. Wills and Sir David also speak about the importance of remaining optimistic about ocean protection and the role younger people play. At the beginning of the film, Sir David has the Prince in stitches as he tries on a diving helmet used in filming 1990's The Trials of Life. They also inspect an underwater camera used in filming Ocean.
The Irish Sun
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Prince William urges world to help save seas as he joins Sir David Attenborough to discuss deteriorating oceans
PRINCE William will today urge the world to help save our seas — as he joins Sir David Attenborough to discuss deteriorating oceans. William is expected to call on everyone to 'think big in your actions' when he highlights the urgency of the situation in a landmark speech. 3 Sir David explains workings of underwater camera to Prince William Credit: Ryan Jenkinson / Kensington Palace 3 Wills laughs as Sir David tries on a helmet Credit: Silverback Films/ Open Planet Studios / Kensington Palace 3 William joined Sir David Attenborough to discuss deteriorating oceans Credit: Silverback Films/ Open Planet Studios / Kensington Palace In the address in Monaco at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum, he will say: 'Let us act together with urgency and optimism while we still have the chance.' The father of three, 42, is there as founder of the Earthshot environmental prize which has 'Revive Our Oceans' as one of its themes. A Kensington Palace spokesman said: 'This speech is the Prince of Wales calling for action to save our oceans now. "The world is watching. This is him using his platform to call for more to be done sooner rather than later.' More on Sir David Attenborough William sits down with Sir David, 99, to celebrate the environmentalist's new film, Ocean, which is released on streaming platforms today, World Oceans Day. The Prince asks: 'David, from what you've seen over the years, what state would you say the oceans are in right now?' He replies: 'The awful thing is it's hidden from you and from me and from most people. 'The thing I'm appalled by when I first saw the shots taken for this film are what we have done to the deep ocean floor is just unspeakably awful. Most read in Royals "If you did anything remotely like it on land everybody was up in arms. If this film . . . just shifts public awareness, it will be very, very important. "And I can only hope that people who see it will recognise that something must be done before we destroy this great treasure.' Ocean with David Attenborough, official trailer Asked by the Prince if there are things deep down in the oceans 'we've never seen', he answers that it is 'beyond question'. They also discuss Sir David's decades of ocean exploration and the vital role the ocean has in supporting and sustaining life on Earth. Wills and Sir David also speak about the importance of remaining optimistic about ocean protection and the role younger people play. At the beginning of the film, Sir David has the Prince in stitches as he tries on a diving helmet used in filming 1990's The Trials of Life. They also inspect an underwater camera used in filming Ocean.
Daily Mail
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE The truth behind David Attenborough's new ocean documentary - including how involved he REALLY is and the underwater shots that look 'too good to be true'
From the technology behind the stunning underwater shots to how the renowned environmental advocate shaped the new documentary, director Keith Scholey has revealed everything about Ocean With David Attenborough. Produced by Silverback Films and Open Planet Studio, the National Geographic film premieres tomorrow (June 8) and dives, quite literally, into the underwater world. Ocean is narrated by the celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker as he reflects on how exploration under the sea has developed over his lifetime. From fish trawling to marine reserves the documentary, which was directed by Toby Nowlan, Keith Scholey and Colin Butfield, explores why a healthy ocean is so important for the planet. The film features amazing clips of sea life that almost look too good to be true, including the largest school of yellowfin tuna ever caught on camera. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Award-winning producer Scholey told MailOnline how every single piece of footage is real, despite how incredible it looks, and new technology was used to capture it. 'It is all, all real,' Scholey insisted. There's one specific, crystal-clear shot that shows dolphins swimming effortlessly, which the director explained 'is captured by a new technique'. 'Basically, we invented what we call a tow cam, and it's like a torpedo device that you drop out the back of your boat, and it's got a camera in the back and cameras in the side,' he said. 'And then we attach all sorts of things that dolphins will find interesting around the end of the tow cam. 'They see this thing behind, dragging behind a boat, and they think, wow, let's go and have a look at it. And you get these amazing shots.' Scholey revealed what would go on with sea life around the camera and explained that other creatures, including tuna and false killer whales would be attracted to it from behind. However, it isn't easy technology to use and Scholey admitted: 'We had used crude versions of it, but this is the first one where we got it right.' He added: 'It's quite difficult to to get the thing to sit stably in the water far enough behind the boat, so that it doesn't get in the wake of the boat and everything there's all. 'There was all sorts of complications. But it was wonderful because he because you don't see what you're getting. You know, you see the dolphins. You think, oh, they're looking at it. 'But you it's only until you pull the thing aboard and you look at what's captured on the camera.' The producer has worked with David Attenborough since 1981 and says he is always 'very hands on'. He revealed: 'The sort of technique has always been the same. I think that David usually sort of works out the the overall kind of structure of what we do, we then go away and we research and research and research, we find all the best stories and what have you and we come back to him.' The renowned environmental advocate was involved the the 'very collaborative process' of creating the documentary. 'He's always very, very hands on about the final words, narration,' Scholey added. 'Obviously he's saying them. All the responsibility hangs on the great man, he's very important.' During Ocean, Attenborough himself is filmed but also provides a constant voice over, describing the scenes and providing information to the viewer. Scholey branded Attenborough as 'one of the best narration commentary writers ever' and gushed how he is 'very skilled at it' Scholey branded Attenborough as 'one of the best narration commentary writers ever' and gushed how he is 'very skilled at it'. 'He's very, very skilled at writing for his own delivery, obviously the two things go hand in hand, how he writes and how he delivers,' he added. 'And that's why you get this amazing performance.'
RNZ News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Keith Scholey: 44 years working with David Attenborough
Over the past 100 years, oceans have progressed from being a complete mystery to being regarded as vital for our survival, according to Sir David Attenborough. That's almost Sir David's lifetime. The 99-year-old's latest film Ocean with David Attenborough showcases the beauty, life and wonder of the ocean, as well as the increasing threats it faces. But the film also provides hope and a glimpse at what a revived ocean could look like in just 50 years. The film was released in cinemas to coincide with David Attenborough's 99th birthday. Keith Scholey is an Emmy and Bafta award-winning natural history and environmental filmmaker who has worked with Sir David for 44 years. Keith directed Ocean with David Attenborough and speaks with Susie. Keith Scholey and David Attenborough on location while filming 'Ocean with David Attenborough'. (PHOTO: Supplied/Keith Scholey © Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios) A baitball still from Ocean with David Attenborough. (PHOTO: Supplied/Keith Scholey © Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios) Film poster for Ocean with David Attenborough. (PHOTO: Supplied) A sheepshead wrasse in a kelp forest in California. (PHOTO: Supplied / Olly Scholey) A blue whale mother and calf in the Gulf of California, Mexico. (PHOTO: Supplied/Olly Scholey) A pod of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins swimming across the coral reefs of the Red Sea, Egypt. (PHOTO: Supplied / Olly Scholey) A clown anemonefish on a coral reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. (PHOTO: Supplied / Olly Scholey) A clown anemonefish on a coral reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. (PHOTO: Supplied / Olly Scholey)
