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Understanding these northerly ocean currents could help scientists predict if—or when—warming temperatures could cause a world-altering change.

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The never-before-seen footage of sea creatures struggling in fishing nets is featured in National Geographic’s new documentary Ocean with David Attenborough.

Reporting in this article is presented by the National Geographic Society in partnership with Rolex under the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Ocean Expeditions.

Reporting in this article is presented by the National Geographic Society in partnership with Rolex under the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Ocean Expeditions.

How conservation icon David Attenborough holds onto hope In a new film, the legendary 99-year-old confronts the destruction of the ocean—to inspire us to save it.

Once at sea, much of the plastic trash remains in coastal waters. But once caught up in ocean currents, marine plastic pollution can spread around the world.

The National Geographic special "Ocean with David Attenborough" premieres June 7 for World Oceans Day, urging action to protect our oceans.