Sir David Attenborough described a frightening near-drowning incident during a test dive for his 1957 Great Barrier Reef exploration while discussing Ocean, his latest documentary, with Prince William. Despite the danger, Attenborough vividly recollects his experience with an early scuba helmet, which malfunctioned, causing water to flood in. The conversation underscores the dramatic changes in ocean health since his historic dive, noting significant coral loss due to climate change, making the ocean documentary both a nostalgic reflection and a call to action for the conservation of marine life.
"I thought, This can't be right'. And by the time the water rose to my nose, I thought, I'm sure this is not right."
"It's certainly a strange thing to do... when I put mine on for the first time, I suddenly felt water coming around my chin and up over my mouth."
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