The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is proud to announce that the film "Shark Country," featuring legendary Bermudian ocean explorer Teddy Tucker, was chosen by and is now available on WaterBear, a leading streaming platform dedicated to environmental issues.
This film highlights the critical issue of declining shark populations in Bermuda and the broader challenges facing our marine environment.
"Shark Country" explores Teddy Tucker's observations, along with those of other local fishermen and hunters, on the disappearance of sharks from Bermuda's waters and the decline in fish stocks over the past 40 years.
The film underscores the ecological imbalance caused by the loss of these apex predators and the urgent need for sustainable marine management.
The film Shark Country was the lead film promoted for the month of September in their email blast to all their members and leads the billing on their streaming platform.
WaterBear ([https://www.waterbear.com]) is a free streaming platform with a mission to connect, inform, and empower a global audience to take action for a sustainable future.
The platform showcases award-winning documentaries and inspirational content focused on climate action, biodiversity, and community. WaterBear has over 1 million members and boasts a strong following across social media platforms, with a community of more than 400,000 followers.
It aims to turn passive viewers into active participants by providing impactful content and actionable solutions to environmental challenges. WaterBear is available in over 40 countries and is accessible via mobile, tablet, desktop, and TV.
"Having 'Shark Country' featured on WaterBear is a significant achievement," said a spokesperson for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
"This platform allows us to share Bermuda's story with a global audience of environmentally conscious viewers, raising awareness about the challenges we face and the solutions we are working towards."
The film's presence on WaterBear will highlight Bermuda's commitment to addressing critical environmental issues and contribute to global conversations about marine conservation.
It underscores the importance of understanding our past to inform our future and demonstrates Bermuda's dedication to managing its natural resources sustainably.
The film featuring internationally allows Bermuda to share its experience and be a dynamic part of the networks of caring Governments, NGO’s and individuals.
The film's attraction to an international audience and Waterbear’s featuring of this very local documentary is a testament to its authentic portrayal of the problems many coastal communities are trying to navigate: the concerning decline in fish populations across the world's marine environments.