Ilse Bigalke:
The most popular documentary in July on WaterBear, the new free streaming service dedicated to nature, was Eating Our Way to Extinction, narrated by Kate Winslet.
It shows in graphic detail how far mankind will go to satisfy our cravings for meat and fish. I'm willing to bet a few bucks that people who see how many toxins and antibiotics are pumped into fish to protect fish farms (necessary because humans decimate marine species) from lice infestations and disease will never order sushi again.
On the other side of the coin are the 11 episodes of Ocean Vet. Michael Douglas narrates the story of Dr Neil Burnie, who dedicated much of his life to the protection of marine life. Burnie died at the end of filming when he rushed to the aid of local fishermen. The story of his death is depicted in the last poignant episode.
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