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David Attenborough Makes Emotional Plea to Save Oceans as He Turns 99: ‘I Will Not See How That Story Ends’


David Attenborough shared ongoing efforts to showcase the importance of our world's oceans while celebrating his milestone 99th birthday.

He has dedicated his life to ensuring we understand the realities of what mankind is doing to the planet,” the Prince of Wales wrote in a post on his and Princess Kate Middleton’s official Instagram account. If we use our great discoveries, apply our unique minds and direct our unparalleled communication and problem-solving skills to restoring our ocean, then those children will bring their own into a world where the biggest challenges our species has ever faced have already been navigated.” Rob Pinney/Getty ImagesFurther on in the peace, David reflected on some of his most memorable encounters with wildlife, including green turtles on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica and more.

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