"After living for nearly 100 years on this planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land – but at sea."
This significant reflection is made by David Attenborough in his film about our planet’s oceans, Ocean with David Attenborough. Now the film is going on tour around the UK, complete with full orchestra and choir.
Produced by Silverback Films (the makers of BBC One’s Wild Isles) and Open Planet Studios, the film delivers the broadcaster and biologist's most powerful message yet.
Where can I watch Ocean with David Attenborough?
Ocean with David Attenborough is available to watch on National Geographic and Disney+.
What is Ocean with David Attenborough about?
Immersive cinematography showcases coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, as well as the challenges facing these habitats. The film also aims to show how they hold the key to a flourishing planet.
Sir David Attenborough says, “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 some of those wonderful discoveries, uncover why our ocean is in such poor health, and, perhaps most importantly, show how it can be restored. This could be the moment of change. Nearly every country on Earth has just agreed, on paper, to protect a third of the ocean. Together, we now face the challenge of making it happen.”
How can I watch Ocean In Concert?
Audiences have the opportunity to see the film again, this time accompanied live by an orchestra and vocal ensemble, with an original score written by Academy Award- winning composer Steven Price.
Ocean In Concert premieres on 24 February 2026 at the Bristol Beacon with the Welsh National Opera Orchestra, then travels to London’s Royal Festival Hall, Birmingham’s Symphony Hall, Edinburgh’s Usher Hall, Dublin’s 3Arena and venues in Norway. For tickets, visit oceanconcert.live.
Main image: David Attenborough/Credit: Keith Scholey/Silverback Films/Open Planet Studios
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