{"id":25220,"date":"2022-06-08T02:33:37","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T09:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=25220"},"modified":"2024-05-22T22:55:59","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T05:55:59","slug":"8-thought-provoking-documentaries-on-our-oceans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/8-thought-provoking-documentaries-on-our-oceans\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Thought-Provoking Documentaries on our Oceans"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/World-ocean-Day-2022-Documentaries-About-our-Oceans-scaled.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/World-ocean-Day-2022-Documentaries-About-our-Oceans-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"World Ocean Day 2022 - documentaries on our oceans\" class=\"wp-image-25223\" title=\"World Ocean Day 2022 - documentaries on our oceans\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/World-ocean-Day-2022-Documentaries-About-our-Oceans-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/World-ocean-Day-2022-Documentaries-About-our-Oceans-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/World-ocean-Day-2022-Documentaries-About-our-Oceans-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/World-ocean-Day-2022-Documentaries-About-our-Oceans-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/World-ocean-Day-2022-Documentaries-About-our-Oceans-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/World-ocean-Day-2022-Documentaries-About-our-Oceans-1080x540.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Isn\u2019t it surprising how little we seem to know about the wonders, complexities, and realities of our oceans? As the very lungs of our mother Earth are silently struggling, we continue to feed this growing culture of instant gratification, use-and-throw, and overconsumption. The first step to reversing the damage we\u2019ve caused is becoming aware of it to begin with!<br><br>These 8 documentaries on our oceans bring to light a host of issues we need to be talking about, from sea-park cruelty to overfishing, plastic pollution, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-facts-about-marine-life-that-will-make-you-rethink-eating-seafood\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">marine intelligence<\/a>, and so much more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/8-thought-provoking-documentaries-on-our-oceans\/#1_Our_Planet\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\"  >1. Our Planet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/8-thought-provoking-documentaries-on-our-oceans\/#2_My_Octopus_Teacher\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\"  >2. My Octopus Teacher<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/8-thought-provoking-documentaries-on-our-oceans\/#3_Seaspiracy\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\"  >3. Seaspiracy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/8-thought-provoking-documentaries-on-our-oceans\/#4_Blackfish\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\"  >4. Blackfish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/8-thought-provoking-documentaries-on-our-oceans\/#5_The_Cove\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\"  >5. The Cove<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/8-thought-provoking-documentaries-on-our-oceans\/#6_A_Plastic_Ocean\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\"  >6. A Plastic Ocean<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/8-thought-provoking-documentaries-on-our-oceans\/#7_Mission_Blue\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\"  >7. Mission Blue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/8-thought-provoking-documentaries-on-our-oceans\/#8_Chasing_Coral\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\"  >8. Chasing Coral<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-our-planet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Our_Planet\"><\/span><strong>1. Our Planet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Sir David Attenborough\u2019s classics, this documentary examines the impact that our modern human lifestyles have on marine life. From seeing albatross parents unknowingly feeding their chicks discarded plastic picked up from the oceans to mother dolphins accidentally exposing their newborn babies to toxic pollutants through their contaminated milk, and many more such examples, we start to understand the extent of the damage caused by our lifestyle choices.<br><br><strong>Watch it <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/search?q=blue%20planet&amp;jbv=80049832\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a> on Netflix.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-my-octopus-teacher\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_My_Octopus_Teacher\"><\/span><strong>2. My Octopus Teacher<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A filmmaker begins freediving in a kelp forest off the coast of South Africa, and has a remarkable encounter with an octopus who has him spellbound. My Octopus Teacher is not only a gorgeous wildlife documentary but also a tear jerking tale of how a man finds joy and purpose through his unlikely friendship with an octopus. This powerful documentary helps heal our deep disconnection from nature and marine life.<br><br><strong>Watch it <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/watch\/81045007\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a> on Netflix.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-seaspiracy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Seaspiracy\"><\/span><strong>3. Seaspiracy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kip Anderson\u2019s sequel to Cowspiracy, this film sheds light on the alarming and lesser known truths about widespread destruction of our oceans caused by human behaviour. From plastics and fishing lines polluting the waters, to the irreparable damage of bottom trawling, illegal fishing and devastating hunting practices, Seaspiracy examines the ways in which humanity is wreaking havoc on the marine ecosystem.<br><br><strong>Watch it <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81014008\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a> on Netflix.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-blackfish\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Blackfish\"><\/span><strong>4. Blackfish<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An award-winning documentary about the ethical considerations and dangers involved in keeping marine animals captive. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.blackfishmovie.com\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Blackfish<\/a> highlights the story of Tilikum, the orca who was kept in captivity for the sole purpose of entertainment at the notorious Sea World. This documentary explores the orca&#8217;s intricate personality, the way she is abused and tamed into submission, and the growing delusion of misled workers who were endangered by this highly profitable sea-park industry.<br><br><strong>Watch it <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primevideo.com\/detail\/Blackfish\/0G9HRKLTYZ8ZYSH4767LA15MIV\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-the-cove\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_Cove\"><\/span><strong>5. The Cove<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cove highlights the story of O\u2019Barry, who was once involved in capturing and training dolphins for the hit television show Flipper. When he eventually grew regretful of his actions, he gave up that life to become a dolphin activist, working relentlessly to expose the ugly reality of dolphin drive hunting &#8211; the practice of herding dolphins into a contained area where they are caught and sold to aquariums or brutally killed for their meat. While it\u2019s definitely NOT an easy watch, doing it to become aware of such practices might be the least we can do.<br><br><strong>Watch it <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/watchdocumentaries.com\/the-cove\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-a-plastic-ocean\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_A_Plastic_Ocean\"><\/span><strong>6. A Plastic Ocean<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Filmed in 20 locations around the globe, A Plastic Ocean uncovers the alarming truth about what actually lies beneath the surface of our seemingly pristine oceans. This feature-length documentary educates us on the consequences of our culture of use-and-throw. The result will have you floored with never-before-seen images of marine pollution, and its ultimate consequences for human health.<br><br><strong>Watch it <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/watchdocumentaries.com\/a-plastic-ocean\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-mission-blue\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Mission_Blue\"><\/span><strong>7. Mission Blue<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This 2014 documentary film follows the legendary oceanographer, marine biologist, environmentalist, and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Sylvia Earle on her quest to protect the ocean from decline. It sheds light on the biggest threats such as plastics, overfishing, and climate change.<br><br><strong>Watch it <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/70308278\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a> on Netflix.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-chasing-coral\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Chasing_Coral\"><\/span><strong>8. Chasing Coral<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no new news that coral reefs all around the globe are disappearing at an unprecedented rate. Chasing Coral examines the root causes of this rapid decline. Divers, photographers and scientists set out on an ocean adventure to reveal the truth. This documentary also stresses on the significance (and struggles) of communicating these seemingly distant concerns to the world.<br><br><strong>Watch it <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80168188\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a> on Netflix.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Awareness is the first step towards change, and it is also the springboard to action. These documentaries on our oceans are a must-watch for anyone! Check them off your list one by one, and you\u2019ll find yourself all the more driven to make a difference and spread the message to a broader circle.<br><br><strong>Related Articles:<br>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/5-things-you-can-do-at-home-for-world-environment-day-2022\/\" >5 Things you can do at Home for World Environment Day 2022<\/a><br>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/8-zero-waste-vegan-bloggers-for-you-to-follow\/\" >8 Zero Waste Vegan Bloggers For You To Follow<\/a><\/strong><br><strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-facts-about-marine-life-that-will-make-you-rethink-eating-seafood\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Facts About Marine Life that will Make you Rethink Eating Seafood<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/8-zero-waste-vegan-bloggers-for-you-to-follow\/\" ><br><\/a>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/earth-month-2022-top-3-reasons-to-go-vegan-for-the-planet\/\" >Top 3 Reasons To Go Vegan For The Planet<\/a><br>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/5-unique-eco-practices-adopted-by-this-vegan-community\/\" >5 Unique Eco-Practices Adopted By This Vegan Community<\/a><br>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/earth-month-2022-10-eco-conscious-vegan-restaurants-in-the-world\/\" >10 Eco-Conscious Vegan Restaurants In The World<\/a><br>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-steps-towards-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle\/\" >10 Steps Towards An Eco-Friendly Lifestyle<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you\u2019re enjoying reading these articles, make sure to follow us on <\/em><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/happycow\"  rel=\"external nofollow\"><em>Instagram,<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/happycow\"  rel=\"external nofollow\"><em>Facebook,<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/happycowguide\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\"><em>Pinterest,<\/em><\/a><em> and <\/em><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/happycow\"  rel=\"external nofollow\"><em>Twitter<\/em><\/a><em> for vegan tips, lists, guides, recipes, and much more. 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Our Planet One of Sir David Attenborough\u2019s classics, this documentary examines the impact that our modern human lifestyles have on marine life. From seeing albatross parents unknowingly feeding their chicks discarded plastic picked up from the oceans to mother dolphins accidentally exposing their newborn babies to toxic pollutants through their contaminated milk, and many more such examples, we start to understand the extent of the damage caused by our lifestyle choices. Watch it here on Netflix. 2. My Octopus Teacher A filmmaker begins freediving in a kelp forest off the coast of South Africa, and has a remarkable encounter with an octopus who has him spellbound. 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