Landmark BBC nature documentary series The Blue Planet with Sir David Attenborough, OM, CH, broadcaster and naturalist who received one of Bangor University's first Honorary Degrees, has inspired many of Bangor University's students and staff. Its incredible footage of life beneath the surface of our oceans offered glimpses of a hidden world. Ahead of the release of Blue Planet II, we caught up with Jake, Holly and David, who all credit The Blue Planet for its part in sparking their interest in

4.9M views · 11K reactions | This is the moment David Attenborough showed us the heartbreaking impact our plastic problem has on marine life. Blue Planet II has won the #BAFTATV Must-See Moment for this scene of a grieving Pilot Whale mother. | BBC One | Facebook

“Take a deep breath.” - Sir David Attenborough #BluePlanet2 💙 (ocean) bloom | BBC Earth