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201786 minTV-14documentary

7.1/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Extinction Events Forest Conservation

A River Below

201786 minTV-14documentary

7.1/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Pink river dolphins are captured and used as bait for scavenger fish, pushing their population toward extinction in the Amazon.

Extinction Events Forest Conservation

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Pink river dolphins are captured and used as bait for scavenger fish, pushing their population toward extinction in the Amazon.

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Mark Griecodirector

Richard Rasmussencast

Fernando Trujillo

Fernando Trujillocast

Torus Tammercast

Tyler Stricklandcast

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Marine biologist Mark Grieco works in the Amazon to protect the pink river dolphin, which is threatened by hunting. Dolphins are captured and used as bait for fish, driving them closer to extinction. Grieco collaborates with a well-known television star to raise awareness and implement conservation strategies. They focus on uniting local communities to support efforts for dolphin preservation. The film runs for 86 minutes and was released in 2017.

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