UN Ocean Summit warns of marine collapse, urges global action as Attenborough film highlights crisis

The UN Ocean Conference in Nice convenes world leaders amid warnings that overfishing, coral bleaching, and rising temperatures are pushing marine ecosystems to collapse. A new David Attenborough-backed documentary reveals industrial trawlers discarding 75% of catches while destroying seabeds, exacerbating food insecurity for millions. Philanthropic groups like Minderoo Foundation highlight solutions, with research showing recovery is possible if action is taken. The film, released for Attenborough's 99th birthday, contrasts oceans' former abundance with today's barren stretches, stressing a 0.5°C recent temperature rise. WWF urges the summit to reverse overfishing trends and fund protections, noting coral and mangrove systems sustain hundreds of millions. While challenges loom large, experts like Andrew Forrest insist practical solutions exist beyond political delays. The message is clear: immediate global cooperation could still restore our planet's vital life-support system. Al Jazeera’s Nick Clarke reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #SaveOurOceans #OceanConservation #StopOverfishing #CoralBleaching #MarineBiodiversity #ClimateActionNow #SustainableFishing #AttenboroughLegacy #UNOceanConference #OceanSolutions