PBS Docuseries ‘Ocean State’ to Showcase Rhode Island Marine Life
A new documentary series showcasing Rhode Island’s marine life and habitats is coming soon to PBS. Ocean State, produced by Silent Flight Studios and directed by Tomas Koeck, will be…
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A new documentary series showcasing Rhode Island's marine life and habitats is coming soon to PBS.
Ocean State, produced by Silent Flight Studios and directed by Tomas Koeck, will be broadcast on Rhode Island PBS. The first episode is slated to premiere in December, with seasonal installments of the series continuing through 2027, according to producers. Ocean State will also be available nationwide for streaming via the PBS app.
According to a Providence Journal report, crews are currently filming off Rhode Island, documenting biodiversity, habitats, and wildlife, particularly around Block Island.
“Each episode explores a distinct marine habitat — from barrier beaches and tidal marshes to eelgrass meadows, rocky shores, and offshore waters — revealing the intricate relationships that sustain life along the state's coastline,” a press release provided to the Providence Journal stated.
Once the episodes are released, a feature-length film, scheduled for 2027, will connect the stories to create an overarching narrative. Viewers will discover Rhode Island's role in a key Atlantic Ocean biodiversity corridor.
“We aim to produce a love letter to the Ocean State, showcasing its powerful conservation stories, environments, and wildlife,” Koeck said in a statement published on the Silent Flight Studios website.
Ocean State isn't the only project that Silent Flight Studios has worked on that profiles Rhode Island. Earlier this year, the production company released “Chasing Fins,” a pilot episode spotlighting Rhode Island's shark species and featuring the Atlantic Shark Institute. This special aired on Ocean State Media in August and received tremendous viewer feedback, according to The Nature Conservancy. The episode is now available on PBS.org and the PBS streaming platform.
According to a What's Up Newport report, The Nature Conservancy serves as the conservation partner for the series, joining the Atlantic Shark Institute to support the project. Ocean State Media and the Planet Fuel Charitable Fund are also supporting the production of Ocean State.
