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‘The ocean is under enormous threat, but it can revive itself. Only if together, we act now’

More than 10,000 people will gather in France for largest ocean conference ever.

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, arrived in Monaco for a historic state visit. They were welcomed by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene with military honours.

Acting on the threats of deep-sea mining and climate change are among the asks of environmental groups heading into a global event.

The two men have a shared passion for protecting the natural world.

Pioneering broadcaster recalls incident during discussion with royal about latest documentary, Ocean

Tropical reefs might look like inanimate rock, but these colorful seascapes are built by tiny jellyfish-like animals called corals. While adult corals build solid structures that are firmly attached to the sea floor, baby corals are not confined to their reefs. They can drift with ocean currents over great distances…

Mud is messy. For some, it’s a plaything. To many, it can mean real hardship. Mud, though, is often overlooked, particularly when it lies out of sight. Deep down at the bottom of the sea, it is one of the most important natural archives of Earth’s past – holding clues…

The ocean supports food, jobs and the climate systems that keep global weather in balance – but only 8 percent of it is protected, and money to safeguard the rest is critically lacking. This weekend, finance leaders and marine experts are meeting in Monaco for what many say is a…

The feature length documentary released to cinemas last month is now available on your TV at home. Stream 'Ocean with David Attenborough' online — watch from anywhere

Usually alive with colour and fish, Ningaloo reef and the Rowley Showls now look as though they are ‘painted white’ as temperatures rise