Mangsee dynamite (2009)

In the Philippines, the reefs, coasts and islets of the island of Palawan, the Straits of Balabak and the Sula Sea are amongst the richest in biodiversity on Earth. Some scientists claim that the entire submarine wildlife of the Pacific originated from this area. The coral is magnificent and the protected sites offer an incomparable vision of marine life to scuba divers from all over the world. However, since the end of the Second World War, Philippine fishermen have been fishing with dynamite all over the coral reefs of this marine Wild West. Today, far from diminishing, this form of fishing has taken on industrial dimensions and 50% of the coral has been destroyed, turning this underwater Eden into arid desert…

Director: Franck Cuvelier
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Cinematography: Jean-Christophe Chéneau
Editing: Guillaume Quignard
Production: Via Découvertes
Country: France, Philippines
Original Language: en

Themes

Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World, On the Trail of Safari and Wildlife, Safari and Chasing Wildlife

Keywords

philippines, wildlife, nature

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mangsee dynamite about?
In the Philippines, the reefs, coasts and islets of the island of Palawan, the Straits of Balabak and the Sula Sea are amongst the richest in biodiversity on Earth. Some scientists claim that the entire submarine wildlife of the Pacific originated from this area. The coral is magnificent and the protected sites offer an incomparable vision of marine life to scuba divers from all over the world. However, since the end of the Second World War, Philippine fishermen have been fishing with dynamite all over the coral reefs of this marine Wild West. Today, far from diminishing, this form of fishing has taken on industrial dimensions and 50% of the coral has been destroyed, turning this underwater Eden into arid desert…
Who directed Mangsee dynamite?
Mangsee dynamite was directed by Franck Cuvelier.
How long is Mangsee dynamite?
Mangsee dynamite has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Mangsee dynamite?
Mangsee dynamite is a Documentary film.
Where was Mangsee dynamite produced?
Mangsee dynamite was produced in France, Philippines.
What are the themes of Mangsee dynamite?
The themes of Mangsee dynamite include: Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World, On the Trail of Safari and Wildlife, Safari and Chasing Wildlife.