RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Global has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery to produce a documentary on climate change and coral reefs.
“Beneath the Surface: The Fight for Corals” will air on the Discovery Channel on Earth Day, April 22, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
The documentary will highlight RSG’s environmental efforts, according to a statement from the developer.
Red Sea Global Group CEO John Pagano said the documentary will “aim to spotlight the beauty and vulnerability of these underwater wonders and emphasize the importance of global collaboration in preserving our oceans.”
The film features Saudi Arabian free diver Salma Shaker as she explores the extensive coral research conducted by Red Sea Global and the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.
Viewers will also discover the untouched coral reefs along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coastline, showcasing their rich biodiversity and vital role in the environment.
“Beneath the Surface: The Fight for Corals” also extends beyond local waters to coral reefs in Mexico, emphasizing the universal challenges these ecosystems face.
The documentary will highlight the benefits of coral research in the Red Sea for ecosystems globally.
Kerrie McEvoy, head of Factual Channels in Discovery Networks EMEA at Warner Bros Discovery, said: “As a company, we believe in the power of storytelling to entertain and inspire change, and this film exemplifies that commitment.”
The documentary will provide a holistic view of coral reefs worldwide, their importance to the marine ecosystem, as well as conservation efforts. It also features insights from a range of experts.
A trailer of the documentary was screened to attendees at a side event during COP28 in Dubai late last year.
