National Geographic is set to debut its latest documentary series, Expedition: Saving Our Seas, on November 13. The series is narrated by Auli’i Cravalho, known for her role as the voice of Moana, and will stream the following day on Hulu and Disney+.
Explorers and scientific focus
The program follows a team of National Geographic Explorers as they travel from coastlines to the ocean floor, covering regions from the Indian Ocean to the Arctic. Among the featured scientists are oceanographer Dr. Andrew Thurber, biological oceanographer Dr. Kim Bernard, and microbiology oceanographer Dr. Allison Fong, who will examine the Southern Ocean.
Dr. Bernard joins marine ecologist Dr. Leigh Torres and Dr. Anya Brown to study blue whales and coral in the Pacific. Deep‑sea scientist Sheena Talma leads a dive 10,000 feet below the Indian Ocean, while marine ecologist Maiyai Taal Hocheimy and Dr. Angelo Bernardino investigate rising‑sea threats along the Gambian Atlantic coast.
In the Arctic, marine biogeochemist Dr. Kristina Brown visits the Inuit community of Gjoa Haven, Nunavut, to explore climate impacts. The series is tied together by deep‑ocean scientist Dr. Katy Croff Bell, founder of the Ocean Discovery League, who notes, “We’ve only seen about 0.001% of the deep Ocean, which covers about two‑thirds of our planet. Just imagine what we’re going to find in the other 99.999%.”
Why the series matters
According to National Geographic, the documentary combines cutting‑edge technology with the knowledge of coastal communities to uncover discoveries and solutions needed to protect the oceans at a critical moment. By highlighting both scientific research and the lived experiences of coastal peoples, the series aims to inspire broader stewardship of marine resources.
The Walt Disney Company, parent of National Geographic, Hulu, and Disney+, will distribute the series, making it accessible to a wide audience eager for environmental education and action.
Original reporting: Brookhaven News – ABC7 New York — read the source article.
