This weekend, more precisely on June 8, we will celebrate Oceans Day, a date which allows us to remember that these vast expanses need to be protected more than ever. Here are 7 documentaries that we recommend!
Whether to awaken one’s own conscience or to raise awareness among those close to you, the image is often the best tool. These documentaries dedicated to the oceans were created for this purpose. They are also there to allow themselves a few hours of immersion in the middle of the aquatic wonders that our planet is home to. We rediscover the beauty of the underwater world and the species that live there. But we also become aware of the threat that weighs on these spaces and the damage that human activity causes. Feature films that remind us that we can act on our own scale for the oceans. By not using any plastic straws or disposable tableware, objects which often end up in the sea and harm turtles. By leaving the beaches clean after our visit and eating products from local fishing. It is also possible to register for beach clean-ups such as those organized in Belgium by Eneco Clean Beach Cup which you can register for here.
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“Oceans” on Disney +
“Most of the Earth’s surface is covered in water. Using the latest technologies, filmmakers Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud set out to discover the underwater world. Diving deep into the waters that support all life on Earth, Perrin and Cluzaud capture spectacular images of the incredible beauty and harsh reality of life beneath the waves. »
“Planet Ocean” available for free on Youtube
“Can we imagine a film that would change the way people view the ocean? Can we simply tell everyone about the greatest natural mystery of our planet? Is it possible to help our children believe in a better and sustainable world of tomorrow? This is the triple challenge of this new cinematographic adventure signed Yann Arthus-Bertrand, whose editor-in-chief is Michael Pitiot, who brings in his wake the scientific missions of TARA, a unique pool of researchers, oceanographers and biologists from several countries. Thanks to breathtaking photography, this film takes us on a magnificent and unique journey to the heart of the most little-known regions of our planet. »
“The Wisdom of the Octopus” on Netflix
“This moving film tells the underwater story of an unexpected friendship between a director and an octopus. The latter lives in a South African kelp forest and shares with him the mysteries of her world. The viewer discovers the little creature through the eyes of the director, who is captivated by his new friend. »
“Ocean therapy” on Netflix
“In this documentary, a surfer paralyzed following an accident falls into a deep depression before regaining a taste for life thanks to his passion for the ocean. »
“Seaspiracy the fishing in question” on Netflix
“By investigating the damage humans are causing to marine life, a passionate filmmaker uncovers grave corruption on a global scale. »
“Chasing coral, climate in danger: proof in pictures” on Netflix
“Divers, scientists and photographers from around the world are organizing a vast underwater campaign to prevent the disappearance of coral reefs. »
“Mission blue” on Netflix
“This extraordinary documentary follows marine biologist Sylvia Earle’s efforts to save our oceans from threats like overfishing and pollution. »
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