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Milan, 29^th January 2025 - For the second film in the ongoing collaboration between Prada and its storytelling partner National Geographic CreativeWorks, Benedict Cumberbatch travels to the Norwegian town of Bodø, to see the impact of humanity on the sonic underwater environment. Captured on film within the ocean of the Arctic Circle, whales and other oceanic mammals use a variety of sounds for communication and sensation. The song of whales in particular can cover vast distances — their haunting sounds have been studied to even flow across entire ocean basins.

Environmental advocate, actress, SEA BEYONDer and Goodwill Ambassador of the project Valentina Gottlieb speaks with Dr. Heike Vester, a biologist who specializes in social behavior and bio-acoustics of marine animals, to examine the impact of human activity on the rich acoustic environment of the ocean — the noise pollution of shipping, and seismic surveys in the search for natural oil and gas. It also details measures we can take to combat this disruption, and help maintain the delicate balance of marine life, sustaining species and their languages for future generations.

1% of the proceeds from the Prada Re-Nylon for SEA BEYOND Collection benefit SEA BEYOND, the educational program by Prada Group conducted in partnership with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO to raise awareness of sustainability and ocean preservation.

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