Ocean conservation stories are often framed through urgent narratives of decline; bleaching reefs, warming waters, and vanishing species. Yet with only 0.8% of the global population certified to scuba dive, most people will never witness these underwater crises firsthand. And what stays out of sight tends to stay out of mind. For most, film and photography are the only portals into the ocean’s depths. So how can we create more intimate, tactile storytelling that sparks curiosity and care? It’s time to move beyond doom and gloom. Now is the moment for stories that awaken wonder.

Inspired by the ocean’s ability to evoke childlike awe, we set out to tell a story rooted in imagination, interconnectedness, and emotional depth. The result is the tale of Dércio, a composer, scuba diver, and devoted uncle, who embarks on a mission to record the sounds of the sea for his niece, Analine, who cannot swim. Through his dives, Dércio brings the ocean’s wonder directly to her. The film unfolds as a quiet yet powerful meditation on care, both for loved ones and for the fragile, beautiful world beneath the surface. Featuring an original composition by Dércio and Labdi using sounds captured from the ocean itself, the film becomes more than a visual experience - it is a sonic bridge between human and sea, present and future.