We present you 7 great documentaries about our oceans that are worth watching. We promise you: After watching these films, you will look at the world with a different, more conscious eye.
Seaspiracy
Ali and Lucy Trabizi actually want to document the beauty of our seas. But they quickly realize that the oceans are no longer the untouched paradise they once were. Instead, the two report on the plight of our waters. They document the flood of plastic and ghost nets, film whaling and the hunting of dolphins, and investigate overfishing and the destruction of the seabed. The problems they uncover are not new - but largely unknown. And they all have one thing in common: the global fishing industry. The documentary is making waves and, in our view, is a must-see for everyone who loves our seas and earth.
A plastic ocean
In "A Plastic Ocean" An international team of scientists, divers and activists is travelling the world's oceans to investigate the state of our oceans. During the four-year production period, filming took place at 20 different locations around the globe. The result? Shocking images of the incredible extent of marine pollution and its consequences. Why do we recommend the documentary? It is not only shocking, but also shows images of innovative solutions that give courage. Approaches to solutions that immediately remind us of our Ecofluencer project, such as the plastic bag ban in Kenya or the Ecobricks on Lombok .
At the end of the documentary there is a challenging message: “A Plastic Ocean – We need a wave of change”. We can and must all contribute to protecting the unique diversity of our oceans from the plastic threat.
Socorro evolution
“Can we all learn in our lifetime to coexist with nature before we destroy it?” This is the question that producer, Bracenet supporter and world-famous free diver Roberto Ochoa for his film “Socorro evolution”. The footage shows world-famous free divers and marine conservationists, including Tomoka Fukuda, Natalie Parra and Camila Jaber, swimming with marine animals in the waters of Mexico's Revillagigedo Archipelago National Park on Socorro. It is fascinating how curious marine animals such as manta rays or dolphins react to the experienced free divers and how they start to interact with each other.
The trailer already suggests it: A film full of magical moments that once again impressively shows us the beauty of our oceans and their inhabitants.
Chasing Coral
You've probably heard of coral bleaching. But don't know what exactly that means and why corals are so important for the oceans? Then you should definitely watch "Chasing Coral". In the documentary film by director Jeff Orlowski, scientists and divers show the current global climate-related coral extinction. The corals, which were once colorful and populated by fish, turn into a gray desert in front of the camera lens. The team was the first to succeed in documenting the worldwide coral bleaching in time-lapse, thus capturing the enormous extent of the destruction.
A very beautiful documentary with a very sad aftertaste, but which helps you to better understand the consequences of climate change for the oceans.
If you want to learn more about corals, more specifically about the Coral Triangle, then take a look here .
Mission Blue
Anyone who has been involved in marine conservation for a while has probably heard of Dr. Sylvia A. Earle, a legendary oceanographer, author and employee of National Geographic. With her initiative "Mission Blue" she is committed to protecting intact marine areas around the world, so-called "Hope Spots". Mission Blue was filmed over three years in various locations around the world and traces Sylvia's remarkable personal journey. Sylvia's commitment and enthusiasm are incredibly inspiring. Her desire to change the world is contagious.
Artifishal
Wild fish stocks are declining drastically worldwide. One of the causes of this is industrial fish farming. "Artifishal" highlights the problems of salmon farms with open net pens and the threat they pose to wild salmon and other coastal fish species around the world. The film was produced by outdoor clothing manufacturer Patagonia and was part of its 2019 environmental campaign against the expansion of salmon farms by raising awareness of negative examples in the fishing industry and aquaculture. It's worth watching, because only as informed consumers can we make sustainable purchasing decisions.
Sharkwater
Sharks are often portrayed as dangerous predators and man-eaters. In “Sharkwater,” Canadian photographer Rob Stewart dispels these prejudices and shows sharks in a more positive light. But that's not all: he draws attention to shark hunting, looks behind the shocking scenes of the shark fin industry, and explains the fatal consequences.
The film grabs you from the first second! It's great when people like Rob Stewart or Ocean Ramsey advocate for sharks, which are so important to our oceans.
Do you know of any more exciting documentaries about our oceans? Then please write to us! We look forward to your input.