Seaweek – Awareness Evening

A cinematic exploration of the ocean’s life-changing power, followed by an enlightening Marine Conservation talk. This movie explores the life-changing power of the ocean. Then a short talk highlights ground breaking Marine Conservation efforts which are happening in our own backyard, against all odds.

Draft programme (TBC):
6:30pm - Registration and networking
7:00pm - Theatre opens
7:05pm - Intro Shorts:
- Playlist (1min)
- A voice for nature (2min)
- I am the ocean (2min)
- Our Ocean: Ideas for change (2min)
- More Marine Reserve: Ben Knight
7:15pm (10min) - Talk: Protecting the Blue backyard – Regional MPA’s?
7:30pm (48min) - Patagonia Film – Fishpeople – A film about lives transformed by the sea. A beautiful compilation of stories woven together by people who love the sea and spend their lives in it and protecting it. Directed by Keith Malloy. Featuring Dave Rastovich (surfer), Matahi Drollet (surfer/fisherman), Lynne Cox (open-water swimmer), Ray Collins (photographer), Eddie Donnellan (youth worker) and Kimi Werner (spearfisher).
8:30pm - Thanks and Acknowledgements
8:35pm - Finish

Organised by: Tauranga Forest & Bird/Patagonia