Sustaining the World's Large Marine Ecosystems

Tide” that surprised me is that illegal fishing is as big of a problem as it is. I knew it was a
problem, but not one that large. I also learned that the population of jackass penguins is
small. I’ve heard of those birds before, but I thought they were pretty common.
“Turning the tide” was a very inspirational movie. The whole “working together to
save marine ecosystems” is especially inspiring. Also, the movie was very interesting.
Even the parts about government were interesting, and government is a subject that can
easily bore many kids. Not one person in my class seemed bored. Another good thing
about the movie is that it has great pictures and clips—the color quality is great and the
photographer(s) is/are great at their job(s)! I did notice one thing that could be changed:
the words at the very beginning of “Turning the Tides” are a bit small and hard to read if
you aren’t very close up. Thank you very much for giving us a sample of the movie. It
was great and I hope it will be very successful—I know it was in my class!” (school student,
Wakefield, Rhode Island, USA).
“After watching this film, I want to do something to help the marine life that has
helped us” (Emily, age 11). “It has really been brought to my attention that I should be a
part of protecting Large Marine Ecosystems” (Namita, age 11) (students, Accra, Ghana,
Africa).
To obtain a copy of the DVD, please contact The NOAA Large Marine Ecosystem
Program, 28 Tarzwell Drive, Narragansett, RI 02882, USA. Tel: +1 401 782-
3211. FAX: +1 401 782-3201. Emails: Kenneth.Sherman@noaa.gov,
MC.Aquarone@noaa.gov.
A booklet accompanies the DVD, reproducing its images and elaborating on the
narration. The DVDs, the booklet, and supporting materials available for
downloading at www.lme.noaa.gov can reach and inform young people, perhaps
encouraging them to pursue careers in marine science. More stock assessment
scientists and other marine specialists are needed to evaluate management
measures and prepare recovery plans vital for the future of our marine
ecosystems, for the environment, and for our global economy.
(2) Africa on the Cutting Edge – Leading Global Marine Ecosystem
Recovery
A second DVD “Africa on the Cutting Edge—Leading Global Marine Ecosystem
Recovery” describes the activities underway to operationalize the LME 5-module
assessment and management approach by the 16 countries participating in the
Guinea Current (GCLME) project. The DVD brings the viewer into direct contact
with the importance of fish as a critical food source for the people of West Africa;
the threats to the environment from urban pollution, coastal erosion; and the
chronic negative biological impacts of oil pipeline leaks from ongoing marine oil
production, especially in the Niger delta area of Nigeria. Among the
professionals recorded for this DVD and committed to introducing an upward
spiral of fisheries recovery, habitat restoration, and pollution reduction and control
are Dr. Chidi Ibe, GCLME project coordinator; His Excellency Stephen
Asamoah-Boateng, the Environmental Minister of Ghana, and Kandeh Yumkella,
Director General of UNIDO, the United Nations agency responsible for assisting
the participating countries in executing the GCLME project. A description is
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