Sir David Attenborough's new documentary
It also highlights the wonder of natural habitats, from kelp forests to coral reefs, and the need to protect them.
Here is all you need to know about the new film and how to watch it.
What is the new David Attenborough documentary?
Sir David Attenborough's new documentary is entitled Ocean With David Attenborough.
It is a Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios co-production that "delivers his greatest message of hope".
A tease for the film reads: "Ocean with David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.
"In the film, the celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery.
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This evening, The King attended the Film Premiere of 'Ocean with David Attenborough'. The film highlights how the ocean has shaped the world, and why the future of the planet is intertwined with the health of the ocean.
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"Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing."
It will feature the ocean as it has "never been seen before", showcasing the "wonder of life under the seas" as well as the "challenges facing our ocean".
On the new film, Sir David 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 some of those wonderful discoveries, uncover why our ocean is in such poor health, and, perhaps most importantly, show how it can be restored to health.
"This could be the moment of change. Nearly every country on Earth has just agreed, on paper, to achieve this bare minimum and protect a third of the ocean. Together, we now face the challenge of making it happen.'
The film premiere took place on a 'blue carpet' at the Southbank Centre in London on Tuesday.
King Charles was one of many who attended, and said he 'can't believe' Sir David Attenborough's age, adding that it was 'always a pleasure' to see him.
King Charles III and Sir David Attenborough at the film premiere (Image: Alistair Grant/PA) The King is a patron of the Marine Biological Association and has advocated for protecting the environment and sustainability, including in the oceans, for more than five decades.
How to watch the new David Attenborough documentary
David Attenborough's new documentary film is set for release as a global cinema event from May 8, which also coincides with the iconic broadcaster's 99th birthday.
The film will be available globally on National Geographic, Disney+ and Hulu later this year.
The release is also timed ahead of World Ocean Day, on June 8 and ahead of a major UN ocean conference in France from June 9 to 13, where world leaders decide the fate of our ocean.
All of David Attenborough's documentaries and how to watch
Sir David has created a vast number of documentaries that were celebrated and recognised with numerous awards, including multiple BAFTA and Emmy awards.
Many of these are available to watch online on BBC iPlayer, including his iconic Blue Planet and Planet Earth series.
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The BBC added a number of Sir David Attenborough's iconic shows from the archive to mark World Oceans Day in 2022.
These included Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives, Attenborough's series about fossils and palaeontology, which has not been shown on the BBC since 1989, as well as seminal 1990 series The Trials Of Life.
David Attenborough's new documentary film Ocean With David Attenborough will be in cinemas from May 8.
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