National Geographic, a leading creator of documentaries, live events, experiences, and travelling exhibitions, is celebrating the success of its Pristine Seas: Bringing the Ocean Back photo exhibition. This draws upon over a decade of global expeditions conducted by the National Geographic Pristine Seas project to document and protect the ocean so it can heal, rebound, and regenerate.
The exhibition, currently on show at the National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi, Borgholm Castle in Borgholm, Sweden, and the Maritime Museum of Denmark in Elsinore, has visited seven countries and has been enjoyed by more than 1.9 million people.
The exhibition emphasises the value of marine protected areas (MPAs) in safeguarding and rehabilitating oceans worldwide. Through the exhibition’s narrative, photography, and film, visitors will discover how the Pristine Seas team supports Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and governments in creating MPAs.
Visitors can explore the team’s expeditions, from the icebergs of the Antarctic Peninsula to the tropical coral reefs of the Southern Line Islands. The display illustrates the scientific methodologies employed on these voyages and provides breathtaking photographs to underscore Pristine Seas’ ongoing dedication to ocean life protection.
Exploration, research & powerful storytelling
Since 2008, the National Geographic Pristine Seas project has conducted 36 expeditions and helped establish 25 marine protected areas, covering over 6.5 million square kilometres of ocean—an area more than twice the size of India.
“This exhibition is a testament to the Pristine Seas team’s unyielding commitment to safeguard the blue heart of our planet,” says Emily Dunham, chief campus and experiences officer at National Geographic Society. “The Pristine Seas team combines exploration and rigorous research with powerful storytelling. The goal of this exhibition is to immerse visitors in the beauty of the sea while reiterating why we must preserve it.”
Pristine Seas actively supports the global goal of safeguarding 30% of the ocean by 2030. This will benefit marine life and communities through fisheries, increased food security, and mitigation of climate change.
“To protect vital ocean places we need to combine research with compelling visuals, to inspire people through both minds and hearts. I am thrilled to bring over a decade of filming and science into the first National Geographic Pristine Seas exhibition,” says Enric Sala, National Geographic explorer in residence and Pristine Seas executive director.
Earlier this year, National Geographic launched its latest exhibition catalogue. The company creates experiences and exhibitions that are meant to be shared with audiences of all ages, bringing to life tales of adventure, different cultures, and wild locations. It provides high-quality travelling exhibitions to accommodate small and large locations.
Top image: Pristine Seas: Bringing the Ocean Back, credit Enric Sala
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