Inspired by Ocean: How We Can Help Protect Our Blue Planet with GenKind
On May 6, 2025 — the day Sir David Attenborough turned 99 — the world was gifted another powerful piece of storytelling: his latest documentary, Ocean. With decades of experience and a voice that has shaped environmental awareness for generations, Attenborough once again delivers a clear message: our oceans are in trouble — but they are also full of hope.
Ocean is a breathtaking and urgent exploration of the challenges facing marine ecosystems, from coral bleaching to industrial overfishing. But unlike many environmental documentaries, it’s not just a story of destruction. It’s a story of resilience, recovery, and the possibility of renewal — if we act now.
For families, parents, and especially children watching this film, it’s a striking reminder that what we do on land has a direct impact on life beneath the waves. And that no matter how young or busy we are, we all have a role to play in protecting the ocean that sustains life on Earth.
From Big Screen to Real Action: How GenKind Can Help
At GenKind, we believe birthdays are a perfect time to turn inspiration into action. Our platform lets families replace piles of plastic gifts with something far more meaningful: a group gift that supports planet-saving causes.
Two incredible organisations featured on GenKind — Sea Shepherd Australia and the Surfrider Foundation Australia — are on the front lines of ocean protection. By choosing one of these causes for your child’s birthday, you’re giving them the chance to be part of something much bigger than a party.
🌊 Sea Shepherd Australia
With a fearless, direct-action approach, Sea Shepherd defends marine wildlife and fights illegal fishing and ocean pollution across Australia’s vast coastlines. Their crews actively patrol waters to protect endangered species and habitats. A donation to Sea Shepherd through GenKind becomes a powerful statement: we protect what we love.
🌊 Surfrider Foundation Australia
Surfrider is all about community-powered ocean conservation — working to protect our beaches, waves, and marine ecosystems through education, clean-ups, and campaigns. Supporting them teaches kids that small, local efforts (like a beach clean-up or saying no to single-use plastics) can have big ripple effects.
Give a Gift That Creates a Wave of Change
Imagine your child growing up knowing their birthday helped save a whale, clean up a beach, or protect a coral reef. That’s the kind of memory that lasts. And it’s the kind of gift that teaches empathy, responsibility, and connection to our planet.
David Attenborough’s Ocean reminds us that although the challenges are enormous, the ocean is incredibly resilient. Recovery is possible — but only if we care enough to act.
Let’s raise children who care. Let’s celebrate birthdays with purpose.
🌊 Visit GenKind to set up a group gift that helps protect the oceans — and inspire the next generation of changemakers.