Buried at Sea
Buried at Sea
Off the coast of Nova Scotia lie remnants of the wars of the 20th Century. It is not the only global dumpsite of its kind. Hundreds of thousands of tonnes of highly toxic materials are scattered on ocean floors – in rusting barrels releasing lethal contents. What to do with the massive armour produced in two world wars and the cold war? Bury it at sea, of course. The folly of this decision seems clear to us but in our vast oceans marine species and coastal communities are at risk as a direct result of these highly secretive decisions. Buried at Sea, takes us on an incredible journey to the most dangerous dump sites and current efforts to rectify the imminent danger ahead.
Buried at Sea
Off the coast of Nova Scotia lie remnants of the wars of the 20th Century. It is not the only global dumpsite of its kind. Hundreds of thousands of tonnes of highly toxic materials are scattered on ocean floors – in rusting barrels releasing lethal contents. What to do with the massive armour produced in two world wars and the cold war? Bury it at sea, of course. The folly of this decision seems clear to us but in our vast oceans marine species and coastal communities are at risk as a direct result of these highly secretive decisions. Buried at Sea, takes us on an incredible journey to the most dangerous dump sites and current efforts to rectify the imminent danger ahead.
John Wesley Chisholm is a native of Waverly, N.S. with 15 years of experience in television production, arts management and administration. Chisholm has produced more than 50 documentaries and documentary series on ocean-related themes. Which have been broadcast on a number of Canadian networks and have been sold in more than 130 other countries. Chisholm has also been the recipient of Juno, Gemini and Genie awards and nominations. He was appointed last year to serve on the new Nova Scotia Arts and Culture Partnership Council.
© 2007 Planet In Focus International Environmental Film & Video Festival
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