New Film Spotlights Importance of Ocean Planning
Concerned about the proposal to open Rhode Island waters to offshore oil drilling? Weaver Library presents??a timely film, Ocean Frontiers III, Leaders in Ocean Stewardship & The New Blue Economy on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 7pm.??
The 55-minute documentary, produced by Green Fire Productions, chronicles recent efforts along the Eastern seaboard to plan for healthy oceans, robust ocean economies and a sustainable future and showcases rare underwater footage of marine life from Virginia to Maine.??
Topher Hamblett, Director of Advocacy for Save the Bay, will join us for the film.
The film???s release coincides with the recent finalization of the nation???s first ocean plans in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
The plans, which are based on the most comprehensive database of scientific and ocean use information ever compiled across the regions, will help manage the ocean???s many uses, including shipping, recreation, fishing, offshore energy and wildlife habitat protection.
Ocean Frontiers explores the intersection of national security, marine commerce, recreation and conservation and allows viewers to see an unprecedented collaboration of stakeholders – including fishermen, coastal planners, military officials, Native American leaders, environmental advocates, scientists and wind energy executives – who are working together to protect the health and resilience of our ocean.
Weaver Library is located at 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914.?? Questions? Call 401-434-2453.??
The program is free and open to all.