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202091 minPGdocumentary

Marine Conservation Environmental Crime

Current Sea

202091 minPGdocumentary

Two activists work to establish a marine conservation area while fighting against illegal fishing in Cambodia's waters.

Marine Conservation Environmental Crime

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Christopher Smith

Synopsis

Two activists work to establish a marine conservation area while fighting against illegal fishing in Cambodia's waters.

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Christopher Smith

Christopher Smithdirector

Christopher Smith

Christopher Smithwriter

Matt Blombergcast

Paul Ferbercast

Chhorvida Khemcast

Synopsis

Matt Blomberg, an investigative journalist, teams up with ocean activist Paul Ferber in Cambodia to combat illegal fishing and establish a marine conservation area. Their efforts unfold against a backdrop of environmental crime that threatens local ecosystems. As they navigate these challenges, they inspire a new generation of Cambodian environmentalists to advocate for sustainable practices and improve their communities. The film runs for 91 minutes and was released in 2020.

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