Reef Expeditions

An international team of scientists travels to the Chagos Archipelago to study coral reefs seemingly untouched by man, but they are alarmed to see coral bleaching transform the reef before their eyes– evidence that even the most isolated places are not safe from the ravages of climate change.

In 2012 the Cook Islands announced the largest Marine Park on Earth. In stunning 4K imagery this film tells the story of how Kevin Iro, founder of the park, and his team, use a high tech GIS system to work with residents of the Islands to designate multi-use areas inside the pristine park.

Once known as the jewel of the Caribbean, Jamaica’s reefs have declined. Hurricanes, disease, and pollution have all taken their toll on the reefs, but the main culprit was overfishing. See how scientists are working with fishermen to restore the fishing grounds and reefs.