Event Date
Join the University of California Trust Sustainability Network and your UC community for an evening of cinematic wonder and expert insight. The evening begins with a screening of Ocean with David Attenborough — a breathtaking natural history documentary showcasing the planet’s most vibrant marine environments, the creatures within them, and the urgent need to protect our oceans.
Following the film, we’ll welcome Professor Douglas McCauley from UC Santa Barbara, a renowned oceanographer and director of the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory. Professor McCauley will lead a discussion exploring the film’s themes and current challenges in ocean conservation— drawing on his own cutting-edge research and global conservation efforts.
About the Film
Ocean with David Attenborough takes viewers on a stunning visual journey through the world’s marine ecosystems — highlighting coral reefs, open waters, coastal habitats, and deep-ocean mysteries. Combining HD cinematography with Attenborough’s signature narrative, the film celebrates marine biodiversity while emphasising human impacts and the critical importance of stewardship.
Date: Thursday, June 27th
Time: 6:30 PM (BST)
Venue: The Bow Street Tavern, WC2E 7AU
Cost: £10.00
Notes
Photography/Filming. Please note photography, filming and/or recording will take place at this event. If you have questions or concerns, please speak to a member of staff on arrival.
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