Ocean Frontiers II: A New England Story for Sustaining the Sea

Off the shores of New England, in a region steeped in old maritime tradition, comes a modern wave of big ships, energy industries, and a changing climate, now testing the limits of an already crowded sea. But in a pioneering trial of far-sighted planning—pushed by blueprints for offshore wind energy—old residents and new are coming together to keep their ocean and livelihoods alive. Ocean Frontiers II is an inspiring story of citizens working together for healthier economies and healthier seas across New England.  (45 minutes)

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Off the shores of New England, in a region steeped in old maritime tradition, comes a modern wave of big ships, energy industries, and a changing climate, now testing the limits of an already crowded sea. But in a pioneering trial of far-sighted planning—pushed by blueprints for offshore wind energy—old residents and new are coming together to keep their ocean and livelihoods alive. Ocean Frontiers II is an inspiring story of citizens working together for healthier economies and healthier seas across New England.  (28 minutes)

This new 28-minute version of the film has updated narration about the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regional Ocean Plans being released in 2016. You can view the full-length 45-minute film at https://ocean-frontiers.org/of2.

Listen to the rousing and robust Q&A that followed the Vancouver premiere of The Great Bear Sea, which took place at the Vancouver Aquarium. Moderated by Dr. Lance Barrett-Lennard, Vancouver Aquarium and featuring Art Sterritt, Coastal First Nations; Sabine Jessen; Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society; Jim McIsaac, BC Commercial Fishing Caucus; Dallas Smith, Nanwakolas Council; and Dr. Anne Salomon, Simon Fraser University.

Uncoordinated sector by sector ocean management threatens coastal economies and the health of our ocean. Our country’s new national ocean policy provides a path for reversing the status quo, giving coastal states the framework for comprehensive ocean planning. This will create jobs by speeding up economic development  while protecting the health of our ocean.

Go “behind the scenes” at the World Premiere of Ocean Frontiers. Oregon Governor Kitzhaber and First Lady Hayes join Green Fire and the Port Orford Ocean Resource Team fishermen for an unforgettable weekend event!

Full-length version – Iowa farmers, by better tending their soils, are helping to restore the Gulf of Mexico, more than 1000 miles away.

The Port Orford Ocean Resource Team works to ensure the long-term sustainability of Port Orford’s ocean resources and their community that depends on them by uniting science, education, local expertise and conservation.

The Network of West Coast communities and projects shines a new light on how to best manage our ocean and coastal ecosystems. Port Orford, Oregon is one of the projects. Hear from community members and learn what they are doing to address the problems they face in their coastal communities where they live and work.

 

Watch the Trailer – First Nations, the Province of British Columbia, and stakeholders on the British Columbia coast offer an impressive model of striving to balance sustainable economic opportunity with protecting the ecosystem, their cultures, and way of life. The MaPP initiative is a partnership between the Province of British Columbia and 18 member First Nations that is planning for marine uses and long-term ocean health on B.C.’s North Pacific Coast.
Green Fire is producing a 70-minute film for release in early 2015.
Go to www.mappocean.org to learn more.

After the Boston Premiere we caught up with several people interviewed for Ocean Frontiers. Hear comments from folks from Excelerate Energy, Massport, Cornell University and Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.