NEW BEDFORD, MA (10 June 2007)—The Ocean Explorium is starring in a powerful new documentary about the oceans, which will be seen by millions of people around the world.

The two-hour long documentary is called Underwater Universe, and is being aired this month on the History Channel. It has also been made into a DVD, which is being marketed globally.

“We are very excited to be involved in this film,” said Ocean Explorium director, Mark Smith. “It’s a great achievement for us, and wonderful for the city of New Bedford.”

Underwater Universe examines what it calls the world’s “seven deadliest zones” – areas, which have historically caused human devastation, through tsunamis, hurricanes, underwater volcanoes and other natural disasters.

The documentary uses the Ocean Explorium’s main exhibit, Science on a Sphere®, as a high-tech, 3-D production technique to demonstrate the forces of nature and the way the oceans work. Explorium director, Mark Smith, appears throughout the film, alongside other leading international scientists and oceanographers.

“The production company, approached us last year about using Science on a Sphere® as a focal point for the film,” said Mr. Smith. “Of course, we were thrilled to take part. Thanks to a partnership with the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, we have a great opportunity to show people what a fantastic educational tool the Sphere really is.”

The documentary comes at an exciting time for the Ocean Explorium – just weeks away from its grand opening on July 4 when it will open seven days a week, from 10 to 4, complete with several small live exhibits. The Ocean Explorium was also recently honored with a South Coast Gold Award for “best kid’s activity” by Cape Cod Life magazine. It is currently open on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm.

Underwater Universe will screen on the History Channel on Saturday, June 13 at 5pm, and again on June 16, 17 and 24. For further information, contact Ellen Carpenter (T 508 758 8494 / ellenbmcarpenter@yahoo.com.au) or go to www.oceanexplorium.org