Jun 29

Oceanic Nurseries in Canada

By Roy Mulder Writer

Roy Mulder certified with the Canadian Armed Forces in London Ontario in 1974. His interest in diving intensified after moving to Vancouver in 1989. As former vice-president of the Underwater Council of BC he became involved in beach clean-ups, dive safety and marine conservation issues. His interest in photography has taken him onto his current path as an underwater videographer and digital media producer. He uses his video camera to show the magnificence of the ocean and as a tool to show it to others. He is currently president of the Marine Life Sanctuaries Society of BC and is working on creating full no-take marine sanctuaries in Canada.

Oceanic Nurseries documents the process for creating Marine Sanctuaries in Canada. Currently the marine protected area strategy is completely stalled after several years of stakeholder consultation. Shot over the course of 8 years this documentary contrasts Australia’s success to Canada’s failure in creating sanctuaries. Canada has the longest coastline of any country in the world and less than .5% is fully protected. 

by Roy Mulder
www.uwvideo1.webs.com

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