México Pelágico (2014)

The best way to protect the sea is going deep into it

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 10M

Director : Jerónimo Prieto
Writer : Carlos Dragonne

Synopsis

While the Pelagic Life team is chasing the elusive sardine baitball in the open ocean near Baja California, they stumble upon a crude shark fishing operation that sparks a seismic shift in the group’s thinking. Departing from their original concept of documenting awesome sea-life phenomenon, they transform their mission to creating awareness of Mexico’s sea-life while creating sustainable livelihoods for the shark fishermen in order to preserve a delicate and critical ecosystem.

Actors

Ana Lagos
Ana Lagos
Carlos Céspedes
Carlos Céspedes
Rodrigo Friscione
Rodrigo Friscione
Rene Martinez
Rene Martinez
Erick Cosío Verdugo
Erick Cosío Verdugo
Alberto Friscione
Alberto Friscione
Jorge Loria
Jorge Loria
Javier Salas
Javier Salas
Gabino Zarabia
Gabino Zarabia
Eli Martinez
Eli Martinez
Mauricio Hoyos
Mauricio Hoyos
Erick Higuera
Erick Higuera
Santiago Martinez Vertíz
Santiago Martinez Vertíz
Jorge Cervera Hauser,
Jorge Cervera Hauser,
Ignacio Armida
Ignacio Armida
Gerardo Nasser
Gerardo Nasser
Eduardo Martinez Vertíz
Eduardo Martinez Vertíz
Sylvia Earle
Sylvia Earle

Crews

Jerónimo Prieto
Jerónimo Prieto
Director
Carlos Dragonne
Carlos Dragonne
Screenplay

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