Tides of Change - Official Documentary
Tides of Change is a documentary about marine debris in Atlantic Canada with a primary focus on Cape Breton Island. A unique blend of science, solutions, concerns and artistic expressions.
The goal of the film is to spread awareness about the issues associated with abandoned, lost, discarded fishing gear, and other forms of marine debris such as single-use plastics; while answering fundamental questions.
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How does marine debris end up in our oceans?
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What are the impacts?
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What's being done to address the problem?
Project Team
Chris Ross - Photographer, videographer
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Dylan Yates - Producer, editor, interviewer
Interviewees
Dr. Dana Mount Cape Breton University
Jen Cooper Acap Cape Breton
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Alexa Goodman Master of Marine
Management Dalhoushie University
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Joel Bazuik The Global Ghost Gear Initiative
Kurt Simmons Marine Biologist
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Pat Young Fisheries and Oceans Canada
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Cape Breton Fish Harvesters Association
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Dauphne Campbell Tuesday's Stuff
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Laura Brophy Local diver
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Dr. Bruce Hatch Cape Breton University
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Paul Strome Blue Dot Movement, Council of Canadians
Elizabeth Whalley & Joyce Najimo Artists
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Dyan Yates Cape Breton Environmental Association
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Kaitlyn Cann Cape Breton Environmental Association
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Chris Ross Photography and Videography
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