The Island of the Shark Guardians of Malpelo Trailer by Annie Crawley

Although shark finning is illegal in all of Colombia’s waters, it doesn’t stop fishermen traveling hundreds of miles to illegally fish this majestic underwater mountain range. The Island of the Shark, Guardians of Malpelo takes audiences on an unforgettable journey to one of the most pristine and biodiverse marine ecosystems in the world: Malpelo Island.

The film exposes the heartbreaking reality that this protected marine area is under threat from foreign fishing vessels. Their illegal activity is decimating Malpelo’s ecosystem, by overfishing and targeting sharks for the international shark trade.

The story unfolds through the passionate efforts of Erika Lopez and Jacob Griffiths who co-founded Biodiversity Conservation Colombia. A non-profit organization that established a permanent vessel and crew that patrols Malpelo to combat illegal fishing and preserve its unique biodiversity. The Island of the Shark, Guardians of Malpelo reveals the heroic and often perilous work needed to protect this precious sanctuary from exploitation. It also delves into the broader problem of the international shark fin trade with world renowned shark scientist Diego Cardenosa, offering hope and tangible solutions in the face of overwhelming odds.

Whether you're a marine enthusiast, conservation advocate, or someone looking to witness the beauty of our oceans, The Island of the Shark, Guardians of Malpelo is a must-watch. It’s a powerful reminder of the importance of ocean conservation and the dedicated individuals who are fighting to save marine life. The film invites viewers to join the mission to protect sharks, marine biodiversity, and our oceans.

Learn More: https://www.IslandoftheShark.com

https://biodiversityconservationco.org/ Please consider donating to Biodiversity Conservation Colombia on their website as it's their mission to protect Malpelo Island, Colombia from illegal fishing at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Special thanks to the crew of the FEROX and Captain Tony the owner/operator https://www.colombiadiveadventures.com/ for helping make this episode possible. The relaxing music is from Artlist. If you are interested in amazing copyright free music please sign up to this library with my affiliate link as it helps allow me to create more Visions of the Sea https://artlist.io/Annie-2470256

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About Annie Crawley:
Annie Crawley has worked around the world with cameras in hand, mostly below the surface of our ocean. Born and raised in Chicago, she fell in love with water swimming in the Great Lakes as she did not see the ocean until after graduating from the University of Illinois. After she learned to scuba dive, she took a calculated risk and sold her car to purchase her first underwater camera systems. As an underwater explorer, she was inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Fame in 2010, earned her Master of Communications at University of Washington in 2018, and is a member of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps trained by Al Gore. She now lives in the PNW, north of Seattle, but considers the ocean home. She has created a series of illustrated books and programs to entertain, educate and awe people about life within our ocean. If you would like to partner on a project, contact her today.

Annie Crawley's work has reached hundreds of thousands of people. She continues to create partnerships to promote ocean health. Annie shares the beauty and wonder of exploring our ocean while helping raise awareness about pollution, climate change, illegal fishing while inspiring sustainability.

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