THE END OF THE LINE


	THE END OF THE LINE Jim Hendersons review of the Glasgow premier of THE END OF THE LINE film on Monday 8th June 2009. The first viewing of the film in Glasgow attracted 50 advance bookings with another 60 paying at the door giving an 80% capacity audience. I recognised a number of the people present some hailed from my birthplace in Arran. In the foyer were a number of representatives of COAST, MSC & GREENPEACE. Advertising their support of conservation of the eco system. The film based on a book written by journalist Charles Cover was an examination of what was occurring in the Oceans of the world presently. The message of the film was neither against fishing nor advocating against consuming fish or other sea produce. The principle aim was to educate a responsible attitude towards the eco system of the world oceans and what may occur if the worlds politicians do not act now. More procrastination will result in annihilation of common fish stocks. The three main messages from the film were: 1. For consumers-to ask before they buy to ensure that fish came from sustainable resources. 2. Inform politicians - to acknowledge the science and reduce the size of fishing fleets worldwide. 3. Join the campaign - to establish marine protected areas and responsible fishing. The film examined the actions of purse seine fishing with large ocean going vessels, which were hoovering up blue finned tuna in the pacific extracting many tons in one sweep with their gigantic seine nets. Their fishing methods and technology forcing blue finned tuna to the verge of extinction. Whole communities in Africa affected by the reduction of fish, there staple diet. Due to often Illegal & wasteful fishing practices of European fishing boats plundering Africa’s fish , causing families to live apart as their men struggle to earn sufficient funds to cover expenses. In the Clyde a sight becoming more noticeable is the amount of jellyfish on the beaches. Far more evident than 20 or so years ago. As one habitat diminishes another increases as the normal balance of the eco system is upset. (The fish that once consumed the jellyfish larvae are no longer there to reduce the numbers) Following the film a panel of four held a question and answer session for about 30 minutes, which was as illuminating as the film providing the audience with a host of Clyde facts and information, which was not addressed in the film. It was encouraging to witness the rapport and questions raised by members of the audience illustrating knowledge of what was occurring with fish stocks in the sea, not only in British waters but worldwide. The panel : Howard wood Chairman of COAST (Community of Arran Seabed Trust) Calum Duncan S.C.Manager ( Marine Conservation Society) Alistair Sinclair Secretary Scottish Creelers & Divers Hector Stewart Vice Chair Scottish Creelers & Divers

THE END OF THE LINE

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Jim Hendersons review of the Glasgow premier of THE END OF THE LINE film on Monday 8th June 2009.
The first viewing of the film in Glasgow attracted 50 advance bookings with another 60 paying at the door giving an 80% capacity audience. I recognised a number of the people present some hailed from my birthplace in Arran. In the foyer were a number of representatives of COAST, MSC & GREENPEACE. Advertising their support of conservation of the eco system.

The film based on a book written by journalist Charles Cover was an examination of what was occurring in the Oceans of the world presently.

The message of the film was neither against fishing nor advocating against consuming fish or other sea produce. The principle aim was to educate a responsible attitude towards the eco system of the world oceans and what may occur if the worlds politicians do not act now. More procrastination will result in annihilation of common fish stocks.

The three main messages from the film were:
1. For consumers-to ask before they buy to ensure that fish came from sustainable resources.
2. Inform politicians - to acknowledge the science and reduce the size of fishing fleets worldwide.
3. Join the campaign - to establish marine protected areas and responsible fishing.

The film examined the actions of purse seine fishing with large ocean going vessels, which were hoovering up blue finned tuna in the pacific extracting many tons in one sweep with their gigantic seine nets. Their fishing methods and technology forcing blue finned tuna to the verge of extinction.

Whole communities in Africa affected by the reduction of fish, there staple diet. Due to often Illegal & wasteful fishing practices of European fishing boats plundering Africa’s fish , causing families to live apart as their men struggle to earn sufficient funds to cover expenses.

In the Clyde a sight becoming more noticeable is the amount of jellyfish on the beaches. Far more evident than 20 or so years ago. As one habitat diminishes another increases as the normal balance of the eco system is upset. (The fish that once consumed the jellyfish larvae are no longer there to reduce the numbers)

Following the film a panel of four held a question and answer session for about 30 minutes, which was as illuminating as the film providing the audience with a host of Clyde facts and information, which was not addressed in the film.

It was encouraging to witness the rapport and questions raised by members of the audience illustrating knowledge of what was occurring with fish stocks in the sea, not only in British waters but worldwide.

The panel :

Howard wood Chairman of COAST            (Community of Arran Seabed Trust)

Calum Duncan S.C.Manager                        ( Marine Conservation Society)

Alistair Sinclair                      Secretary Scottish Creelers & Divers

Hector Stewart                     Vice Chair Scottish Creelers & Divers

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