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202421 minGdocumentary

Marine Conservation

Footprints On Katmai

202421 minGdocumentary

Max Romey travels to the remote beaches of Katmai, Alaska, to explore environmental impacts alongside marine debris experts inspired by his grandmother's sketches.

Marine Conservation

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Max Romey travels to the remote beaches of Katmai, Alaska, to explore environmental impacts alongside marine debris experts inspired by his grandmother's sketches.

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Max Romey travels to the remote beaches of Katmai, Alaska, inspired by his late grandmother's sketches. He joins marine debris experts who study the area's environmental impact. They reveal that many people leave traces on Katmai without ever being there. The documentary runs for 21 minutes and presents a mix of art and environmental awareness in this unique setting.

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