Welcome. I'm Christina; eighteen-year old marine conversation enthusiast. With this blog, I hope to bring awareness to the troubles our oceans and the beautiful creatures that call it home are facing. As each minute goes by we, the human race, are damaging our oceans. It is our responsibility to do what we can to put a stop to these bad habits.
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Revolution is a film about changing the world. The true-life adventure of Rob Stewart, this follow-up to his acclaimed SHARKWATER documentary continues his remarkable journey; one that will take him through 15 countries over four years, and where he’ll discover that it’s not only sharks that are in grave danger — it’s humanity itself.
In an effort to uncover the truth and find the secret to saving the ecosystems we depend on for survival, Stewart embarks on a life-threatening adventure. From the coral reefs in Papua New Guinea and deforestation in Madagascar to the largest and most destructive environmental project in history in Alberta, Canada, he reveals that all of our actions are interconnected and that environmental degradation, species loss, ocean acidification, pollution and food/water scarcity are reducing the Earth’s ability to house humans. How did this happen, and what will it take to change the course that humanity has set itself on?
Travelling the globe to meet with the dedicated individuals and organizations working on a solution, Stewart finds encouragement and hope, pointing to the revolutions of the past and how we’ve evolved and changed our course in times of necessity. If people were informed about what was really going on, they would fight for their future — and the future of other generations. From the evolution of our species to the revolution to save it, Stewart and his team take viewers on a groundbreaking mission into the greatest war ever waged.
Startling, beautiful, and provocative, Revolution inspires audiences from across the globe to start a revolution and change the world forever.
“Revolution is a film about changing the world. The true-life adventure of Rob Stewart, this follow-up to his acclaimed SHARKWATER documentary continues his remarkable journey; one that will take him through 15 countries over four years, and where he’ll discover that it’s not only sharks that are in grave danger — it’s humanity itself.”
This article was published in January but I thought I would share it based on what the director said as a response of what she would like the audience to take away after leaving the theater.
“I stumbled upon this story. I had taken my kids to SeaWorld before so I didn’t come into the film with an agenda. I came in with a question. Making this film changed me, but I didn’t make it with the intention that it would change you. I simply told the story. And I can’t say I am trying to make you take a stand. I can only hope that after seeing Blackfish, if you go to these parks, you’re no longer making a passive decision. You’re not being lured by the iconic symbol of a happy Shamu. You’re now an actively thinking consumer. You now know the truth.”
“Blackfish” tells the story of Tilikum, a performing whale that killed several people while in captivity. Along the way, director-producer Gabriela Cowperthwaite compiles shocking footage and emotional interviews to explore the creature’s dual nature, the lives and losses of the trainers and the pressures brought to bear by the sea-park industry.”
This short film was made by biologist Austin Gallagher, who is also a graduate student at my school (UM RSMAS). This film describes his fears and fascinations associated with sharks.
This trailer is for the upcoming Sea Shepherd film ‘Sea Shepherd Galapagos’ which documents the extensive work carried out by Sea Shepherd in protecting and defending the Galapagos Marine Reserve against illegal poaching.
“From humble beginnings as a simple food sold by Japanese street vendors, sushi has exploded into an international phenomenon in the past 30 years. SUSHI: THE GLOBAL CATCH is a feature-length documentary shot in five countries exploring the history, problems and future of this popular cuisine. Much of sushi’s rich cultural tradition that began in Tokyo is changing as raw fish now appear from cities like Warsaw and New York to small towns worldwide. But what is the cost? Will the worldwide hunger for sushi continue to grow until wild fish vanish, or will new technology like aquaculture keep plates full? Can sustainable sushi restaurants satisfy consumers or will competition for declining resources drive prices so high that only a few can afford raw fish?” - Sakana Films
The documentary is set to be released on August 3rd.
“Confessions of an Eco-Terrorist is not your typical eco-film. Seen through the eyes of activist Peter Brown. Confessions grants the viewer and intimate look at shipboard life amongst these self-proclaimed animal saviors and sea rebels, the ones who helped shape the Green Movement we know and love today.” Visit the website here.
Finally got around to watching Food Inc last night. It had me thoroughly disgusted by how the agricultural and farming corporations are being run, and what is is we are actually consuming. It seems that majority of our food There is still so much we don’t know, and there are still many, many people who choose to look in the other direction. Both my grandfather and uncle are soybean farmers so it kind of hit home for me in some ways. I understand how hard the business has become. You pretty much spend more money, growing the vegetables, than you get for selling it because of the big corporations.
It’s quite sad that money is so much more important than our countries health.
I definitely reccommend taking a look at the documentary. If you have Netflix it’s on instant queue. Also, visit the website for more information:foodincmovie.com
I bought the documentary Shark Water yesterday. My sister and mom have agreed to watch it! Slowly but surely informing my family members about everything. If only I could get my mom to watch The Cove now…
01 Mar 2013 @ 10:00PM /
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