The special edition of the Center’s monthly Science Talk series featured an exclusive screening of the award-winning documentary, followed by a virtual Q&A with renowned wildlife filmmaker and Attenborough producer Keith Scholey

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, July20, 2026:The Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center, the largest dedicated marine research, rescue, rehabilitation and return center in the region, hosted a special edition of its Science Talk series, featuring an exclusive screening of Ocean with David Attenborough.

The acclaimed film, which won Best Science/Nature Documentary and Best Cinematography at the 2025 Critics Choice Documentary Awards,explores the challenges facing marine ecosystems while demonstrating how science, conservation and collective action can help restore and protect our oceans for generations to come.

Guests were also able to take part in a live virtual discussion with award-winning wildlife filmmaker and producer Keith Scholey, one of the long-time producers behind many of Sir David Attenborough’s landmark documentaries.Scholey unpacked behind-the-scenes insights into the making of his critically-acclaimed workand discussed the role of environmental storytelling in inspiring conservation action.

The Science Talk series is part of the Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center’s ongoing commitment to advancing marine conservation through education, scientific engagement and community outreach. By bringing leading voices in science, conservation and environmental storytelling to Abu Dhabi, the series aims to inspire greater understanding of our oceans and encourage positive action to protect them.

To find out more about Science Talks at the Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center, please visit:

https://www.seaworldabudhabi.com/en/research-and-rescue/science-talk-series

To book a guided tour of the Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center, please visit: https://www.seaworldabudhabi.com/en/research-and-rescue/guided-tour

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About the Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center Yas Island, Abu Dhabi:

The Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center is the largest dedicated marine research, rescue, rehabilitation and return center in the region, serving as an advanced knowledge hub for marine science. Building on SeaWorld’s legacy of being one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, the Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center brings over 60 years of experience and knowledge in marine animal care, rescue, rehabilitation and conservation to the UAE and wider region.

The Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center is a world-class facility that is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) for its exceptional standards of animal care and welfare and is led by marine scientists, veterinarians, animal care professionals, marine animal rescue experts and educators who collaborate with peers, environmental organizations, regulators and academic institutions to impact long-term conservation efforts in the region.

The Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center is a dedicated marine science facility outfitted with specialized equipment for research, rescue, rehabilitation and education operations. The Center brings together state-of-the-art research laboratories equipped with an aquaculture facility, a veterinary hospital, access to a shared necropsy facility, rescue pools with a rescue clinic as well as a wide-ranging rescue fleet to provide specialized care to rescued animals and advance marine conservation efforts. The Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center is also equipped with a high-tech auditorium and classrooms to facilitate knowledge transfer and inspire the next generation of marine scientists.

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi aims to inspire the next generation of marine life advocates as it champions the “Admission with a Mission” initiative, where every ticket purchased to the park supports the ongoing conservation efforts of the Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center.

Located on Yas Island, the Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center was developed by Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading curator of magnetic experiences and United Parks & Resorts. The Center is managed and operated by Miral Experiences, a subsidiary of Miral and a leading operator of world-class theme parks, entertainment experiences, cultural attractions and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi.