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202589 minPG-13documentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

True Crime Environmental Crime

Fatal Watch

202589 minPG-13documentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Warnings from fisheries observers about illegal fishing practices have led to fatal consequences at sea.

True Crime Environmental Crime

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Katie Carpenter

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Warnings from fisheries observers about illegal fishing practices have led to fatal consequences at sea.

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Mark Benjamindirector

Katie Carpenterdirector

Rachel Monroecast

Lagi Toribaucast

Liz Mitchellcast

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Fisheries observers work on fishing vessels to monitor compliance with regulations. Their role is critical in reporting illegal fishing practices. In "Fatal Watch," director Mark Benjamin presents the dangers these observers face at sea. The documentary reveals how their warnings can lead to deadly consequences. Set against the backdrop of the high seas, it details the risks involved in protecting marine life and the challenges of enforcing fishing laws. The film runs for 89 minutes and is categorized as true crime and environmental crime.

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