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 #6 in Theater 1
Stories from the Blue: Grace Casselberry, ONMS (USA) 5 min
Meet Dr. Nancy Foster Scholar, Grace Casselberry. Grace protects the ocean's top predators while studying the interactions between great hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna mokarran) and Atlantic tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Tarpon are one of the most iconic saltwater fish in the Southeastern and Gulf states, and the great hammerhead shark is listed as a Critically Endangered Species by the IUCN. When a shark snatches a fish that an angler is fighting on their fishing line before it can be landed, this interaction is called a "shark depredation" event. Depredation has a negative impact on the livelihoods of fishing guides. At the same time, it has taken 30 years for great hammerhead shark populations to begin to recover. These sharks are wild animals that belong in these habitats, and they need to eat. The information Casselbury has collected indicates where hammerheads take advantage of tarpon fishing in the national marine sanctuary, and could help resource managers and fishing guides reduce this interaction.
Join a spirited group of young girls as they dive into the underwater wonders of the Great Lakes, learning to snorkel and spearfish with the Harbor Springs Adventure Club. This captivating film celebrates the thrill of exploration, the unbreakable bonds formed with adventure companions, and the connection we share with our blue planet and its heritage.
Expedition Amana, Mason Le, Kai Smith, Julian Goodman & Niki Wallin (USA) 6 min
Japanese explorer Jin Ishikawa has a question: Could ancient Californians, pre-dating the Polynesian arrival in Hawaii, have traversed the Pacific from what is now Northern California to Hawaii using boats made of natural materials? Jin seeks to test his theory by sailing a prototypical boat constructed of tule reeds with the goal of sailing from San Francisco to Hawaii.
Wetsuit, Pat Noyes (USA), 2 min*
Discover the thrill of surfing on the Great Lakes!
Blue Carbon: Nature's Hidden Power, Nicolas Brown (UK) 85 min
Join us on a global journey with Jayda Guy, a DJ and environmental toxicologist, to uncover a crucial element in combating climate change. As we listen to the voices of coastal peoples and the rhythm of Jayda’s music, we discover the unsung heroes and untapped power of blue carbon, lying between land and sea.
Live discussion to follow!
*filmmaker or representative expected for Q&A
Date & Time
Sat, Jan 25, 2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Venue Details
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center THEATER 1
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.
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