Saving the Ocean
In seldom-seen places, unsung heroes are solving ocean problems. Carl Safina began chronicling their inspirational stories in 2007 for "Saving the Ocean with Carl Safina," a television series designed to portray conservation remedies and wildlife recoveries that signal hope for the sea.
"Saving the Ocean with Carl Safina" focuses on positive developments around the world – from Florida’s turtle nesting beaches, where once-nearly-extinct green turtle populations are recovering, to Hong Kong, where ancient attitudes toward shark fin soup are changing for the better. The approach of the series is to depict the hope, energy, and engagement of people meeting the challenges of climate change, coral reef destruction, overfishing, and other global ocean ills. Ultimately, "Saving the Ocean with Carl Safina" – and its companion website —will show viewers how things can improve, inspiring them to ask: “How can I help?”
Pilot episodes for the series were filmed in Belize, focusing on a protected area for sharks, and in Zanzibar, where conservation ethics are inspired by the Koran. Pending full funding, filming for 10 half-hour episodes will continue in 2009.
