The new film by David Attenborough underscores the hidden power of marine life
OCEAN hits cinemas worldwide on May 8
At nearly 100 years old, Sir David Attenborough continues to inspire the world with his unwavering voice for nature. In the newly released trailer for OCEAN, premiering globally from May 8, he delivers a powerful reminder: “The ocean is the most important place on Earth.”
His statement resonates deeply with the mission of marine microbiome research. Beneath the waves lies a microscopic world that drives planetary health—from regulating climate and producing oxygen to supporting the base of the food web. These unseen microbial communities are the unsung heroes of our biosphere.
As Attenborough casts a spotlight on the ocean’s beauty and fragility, we echo his call: Protect the ocean, and we protect the planet.
Learn more about how marine microbiomes hold the key to Earth’s future at marinemicrobiome.org.