Join the Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center for a day of ocean and Great Lakes Films.
NOAA's Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary hosts the Thunder Bay International Film Festival in partnership with the International Ocean Film Festival, the premier global platform for ocean literacy and education through independent film.
This ticket is for Program #16 in Theater 2:
Earth is Blue: Deep Sea Corals, 4 min
Corals aren’t only found in shallow reefs, they also thrive in the deep sea. Dive deep into your National Marine Sanctuary System and check out these unique coral species in this #EarthIsBlue video!
The Blue Quest - Palawan, Clement Pourtal & Jerome Brousse (France) 47 min
In 2012, a retired French couple began restoring a small, devastated island in the Philippines’ Palawan UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, planting thousands of trees and mangroves and rebuilding reefs. Their Sea Academy spreads knowledge of the Reserve’s crucial food and economic importance for the local population. In a different way, “Mama Ranger” and the young rangers and scientists of the reserve's isolated Tubatahah reefs, share what they learn of the area’s wildlife with local fishermen and visiting divers.
Dahican, Boogs Rosales (Philippines) 16 min
Dahican illuminates the transformation of Filipino fishermen from turtle hunters to dedicated conservationists. The film captures their journey, emphasizing the crucial role of educating the younger generation in sustaining these efforts. A testament to the power of conservation awareness. The film is an uplifting exploration of positive change within communities striving to protect and preserve endangered species.
The Passage, Boogs Rosales (Philippines) 20 min
Celebrated as “the center of the center of the universe” of marine biodiversity, the Verde Island Passage is considered by many to be the most diverse marine ecosystem on Earth. How the global pandemic affected this pristine location is the discussion of scientists, conservationists, tourism representatives and fisherfolk - all with an eye to nature’s resiliency.
Date & Time
Sun, Jan 26, 2025 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Venue Details
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center THEATER 2
500 West Fletcher Street Alpena, Michigan 49707
Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Established in 2010 by local community leaders, the Friends of TBNMS is a nonprofit 501(c)3. Its founders envisioned the significant opportunity the sanctuary offered for protecting our Great Lakes and their rich maritime history, hands-on educational experiences for area students, and local economic development. Today, that vision has become a reality with the Friends of TBNMS sharing a close working relationship with the sanctuary staff, playing a critical role in funding the sanctuary’s education programs, community outreach efforts, unique museum experiences, and research.