Santiago Hidalgo believes every dive should leave the ocean better than he found it. This official trailer follows his team below the surface near Manta, Ecuador, where abandoned fishing gear can quietly turn a living reef into a deadly trap.
The full documentary and feature story premiere August 24, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern.
More heroes protecting the ocean
Meet Carmen González, who works with fishing communities to protect sea turtles, and Ambrosio Yagual, who connects marine tourism with conservation.
Continue with Santiago’s story
Watch the full documentary and read Santiago’s complete ocean-cleanup story.