During the weekend of The Blue Mile – Race for the Environment, the National Marine Aquarium has been granted the opportunity to screen the award winning documentary, The End of the Line, based on the critically acclaimed book by Sunday Times investigative journalist Charles Clover.
The End of the Line, is the first major feature documentary film revealing the impact of overfishing on our oceans. The film examines the imminent extinction of Bluefin tuna, brought on by increasing western demand for sushi; the impact on marine life resulting in huge overpopulation of jellyfish; and the profound implications of a future world with no fish that would bring certain mass starvation.
As part of a new series of inspirational lectures that are taking place during the weekend of The Blue Mile, The End of the Line will feature two distinguished guest speakers: BBC Science Presenter, Paul Rose and Senior Marine Policy Officer for WWF-UK, Natasha Barker who will be speaking about their experiences relating to our UK marine environments.
Tickets for the event will be free and are available by registering your interest direct by email to Sarah.watts@national-aquarium.co.uk by 21st June.
Natasha Barker, Senior Marine Policy Officer WWF-UK
“Overfishing is the single, biggest immediate threat to our oceans, and the film highlights some of the most conspicuous examples of excessive exploitation of marine resources, such as the decimation of bluefin tuna stocks in the Mediterranean. But it is important to note that there are many within the fishing and seafood sectors working hard to fish responsibly and supply consumers with healthy seafood that is good for the oceans, and WWF is committed to working openly with these proactive, progressive players.”
Dr David Gibson, Managing Director of National Marine Aquarium, said ‘We are very concerned with the European Common Fisheries quota system which results in the needless death of many tens of thousands of fish – and will be lobbying the new coalition in order to readdress it. By showing this film we are announcing that we determined to pursue the highest authority to protect our native fish’.
Conrad Humphreys, Managing Director Sport Environment
“We have put together a programme over the weekend of The Blue Mile that has something for everyone. We want people to not only enjoy the activity on the water but to be inspired to change the things they really care about. The End of the Line is a remarkable film and I hope that it will challenge the way we think about sustainable seafood.”
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