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ONE NEW MOVIE A MONTH

 

       

July  14 - 8 pm

The beauty and splendor of North America’s only living coral barrier reef has attracted millions of people to the warm waters of the Florida Keys. This area represents 100 square miles of coral reefs, mangrove shoreline and grass flats, which extend from the shores of Key Largo 20 nautical miles south to the Gulf Stream and west to the middle keys. This living coral reef system is home to thousands of species of marine life that use the corals irregular topography as an ideal place to shelter them. Unfortunately, the popularity of this underwater ‘Garden of Eden’ has created a negative impact on this national treasure. Pollution, harvesting of coral, and excessive fishing have compromised this fragile ecosystem.

This documentary, which aims to create awareness about the importance of protecting this delicate ecosystem, explores the state of the coral reefs today and challenges viewers to help in “Saving Our Reefs.”

It includes points of view from different people who have one thing in common, their love for the ocean and their living reefs. It also profiles park rangers, marine biologists, local dive operators, local divers, NOAA personnel and representatives of the artificial reef program, which have been successful in converting retired military ships into flourishing artificial reefs. The documentary also covers the positive economical impact that the artificial reef program has created to the area of the upper keys.
This show will not only be educational but will also take the viewer on an underwater adventure that will entertain any age group.

MAURICE GIBBS PARK (former Island View Park)

FLAGLER MONUMENT ISLAND

(Monument Island not shown in map, but is just south of Bell Isle Park)

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