Mission Blue is a documentary that follows the life and work of marine biologist Sylvia Earle, who has dedicated her life to studying and protecting the ocean. The film explores Earle's career, her groundbreaking research, and her efforts to raise awareness about the importance of ocean conservation. Through stunning underwater footage, interviews, and archival material, Mission Blue paints a captivating portrait of a woman on a mission to save the ocean.
The documentary follows leaders and community members from the tropical Pacific island nation who are making bold changes to move the needle on marine protection. With a population of under 2,000 people and a marine reserve covering 40% of its waters, Niue has demonstrated the ways in which traditional knowledge and contemporary science can live in harmony for the benefit of people and the planet.
Jeremy Wade examines and explores some of the planet's largest waterways to understand how exploitation and pollution are contributing to the destruction of rivers that were once the lifeblood of communities.
Racing Extinction is a powerful documentary that sheds light on the alarming rate of mass extinction on our planet. It follows a team of activists, scientists, and filmmakers as they embark on a mission to expose the hidden dangers of illegal wildlife trade, habitat destruction, carbon emissions, and other factors contributing to the extinction crisis. Through their secret filming operations and captivating storytelling, they aim to inspire change and protect the precious biodiversity of our Earth.
Oceanographer Sylvia Earle and a cast of marine scientists tell the story of the incredible work being done to protect our oceans fragile ecosystem.
“Entourage” star Adrian Grenier ventures to Cocos Island off the shore of Costa Rica to bring attention to the plight of endangered sharks who are being threatened by poachers and ocean pollution.
Liz Bonnin joins a scientific team on an expedition across the Galapagos Islands to carry out important research that will help protect the islands and their inhabitants.
The endless expanses of the Indian Ocean are home to the last natural paradises: Remote atolls surrounded by coral reefs in crystal clear water. Whole regions of this ocean are still unexplored, many reefs are not marked on any map. The departure of the research vessel Agulhas II from the island of La Réunion marks the beginning of one of the greatest scientific adventures of our time. The expedition, initiated by Monaco Explorations with the support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, lasted six weeks and led into the Western Indian Ocean along the Mascarene Plateau.
In 'Blue,' the captivating beauty and fragility of the ocean are explored, highlighting the urgent need for marine conservation. Through stunning cinematography and powerful storytelling, the film showcases the devastating impacts of human activities on the ocean and emphasizes the crucial role individuals and communities play in protecting marine ecosystems.
Greenpeace the story is a documentary that delves into the history and activism of Greenpeace, an organization dedicated to environmentalism and marine conservation. It explores their efforts in eco-sabotage, anti-whaling campaigns, direct action, and their impact on humanity and ecology.
Pirate for the Sea is a biographical documentary that follows the life of Paul Watson, an environmental activist and the founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. The film explores Watson's journey and his fight against whaling and other forms of marine conservation issues. Through direct action and radical environmentalism, Watson becomes a symbol of the fight for ocean conservation.
Sea the Truth is a documentary that delves into the devastating effects of overfishing and environmental issues on the fragile ocean ecosystem. It highlights the ecological footprint of various human activities such as fishing, bottom trawling, and the exploitation of marine resources. The film examines the consequences of these actions on the economy, government policies, and capitalist systems. It calls for attention to the urgent need for marine conservation and the adoption of plant-based diets to protect and restore the delicate balance of the sea.
This underwater ballet is an ecological story depicting our paradoxical relationship with plastic. Bakelite launched the #SickOfPlastic campaign from On Est Prêt, along with the Surfrider Foundation, Break Free from Plastic and the Resilient Foundation. Photography was directed by Jacques Ballard, a specialist in underwater cinematography.
In Scottish Mussel, a group of friends in Scotland discover a pearl while diving and try to save a nature conservation project. However, they get caught up with a criminal gang and must navigate their way out of trouble. With comedy and adventure, the film explores friendship and the beauty of the Scottish countryside.
Blowing Up Paradise is a documentary that explores the French nuclear testing in French Polynesia. It delves into the environmental and political impact of these tests and the resistance and activism by groups like Greenpeace.
RETURN follows the efforts of a family of former sea-turtle–egg poachers, now dedicated protectors, leading VIVEMAR — a community-based organization in Oaxaca, Mexico. Through their work, they safeguard one of the world’s most endangered sea turtle species during its nesting season along the Mexican coast.
In 2009, the underwater world around the Central Polynesian Sporades in the eastern Pacific was intact. But a few years later, the corals died massively. Now they have recovered.
Follow ocean legend Sylvia Earle, renowned underwater National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry, writer Max Kennedy and their crew of teenage aquanauts on a year-long quest to deploy science and photography to inspire President Obama to establish new Blue Parks to protect essential habitats across an unseen American Wilderness.
In this six-part series Ron and Valerie Taylor travel in the underwater world showing the special relationship Valerie has developed with the creatures of the blue wilderness. Now she fights for the future of these creatures.