On his 100th birthday, David Attenborough received twin Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Narrator, one recognising his work on the National Geographic documentary 'Ocean with David Attenborough.' The film guides viewers through recent oceanic discoveries, examining the critical function of underwater seamounts in sustaining marine life whilst revealing the industrial damage inflicted by bottom trawling, which reduces sea floors to barren landscapes.

With six Emmy nominations overall, 'Ocean' ranks amongst this year's most-honoured nonfiction productions. Director Keith Scholey discussed the documentary's findings on the Deadline Doc Talk podcast, emphasising both the environmental degradation and nature's capacity for recovery when marine areas receive protective designation. The conversation included reference to an anticipated major El Niño event developing in the Pacific, framed by Scholey as cause for concern.