My Octopus Teacher’s Oscar win is a massive win for ocean conservation, too, as more people discuss the importance of protecting open waters.
South Africa (28 April 2021) – The Oscar win for ‘My Octopus Teacher’ is an important one for ocean conservation around the world.
The documentary represents quite a bit more than just the relationship between a man and an octopus. Behind the scenes, it represents the Sea Change Project and keeping the ocean safe. Craig Foster and Ross Frylinck founded the Sea Change Project in 2012.
“The Sea Change Project is a South African not-for-profit foundation. We are a team of media and science professionals dedicated to connecting people to the wild through incredible stories backed by scientific knowledge. Through our philosophy of “emotional ecology,” we aim to contribute to the long-term protection of South Africa’s marine environment by making the Great African Seaforest a global icon. Our work includes films, books, exhibitions, marine biology research through living science and impact campaigns.”
The importance of taking care of our oceans has been a growing conversation over the last few years. From discussing plastic in our oceans to ethical fishing practices and protection of ocean environments such as coral reefs and sea forests.
We have seen more documentaries discussing the ocean and all the life it contains far more than ever before. From the newly launched Seaspiracy to the classic Blue Planet documentaries narrated by David Attenborough.
By My Octopus Teacher winning this Oscar, it promotes the reconnection of humanity and the natural world.
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