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NEW YORK CITY PREMIERE OF A SEA CHANGE Sept. 13, American Museum of Natural History. Free! Filmmakers Barbara Ettinger and Sven Huseby present. 4 pm; W. 79th St.. and Central Park West. U.S. TELECASTSat.,Sept. 26, 2009, 8 pm, Planet Green Network. Look for this channel on cable,Direct TV, and more. It's the  first & only […]

A Sea Change screening in San Diego for World Oceans Day

Elena and Dennis of Sea Rocket Bistro appeared on Channel 6 in San Diego to promote their World Oceans Day screenings of A Sea Change. The best advocates we could ask for! Sea Rocket Bistro is a farm-to-table restaurant that focuses on localfoods in order to provide a more physical connection between their guestsand the […]

SCREENINGS OF A SEA CHANGE

How to Set Up a Screening Would you like to arrange a screening of your own? Just contact Sieglinde at Bullfrog Films (sieglinde at bullfrogfilms dot com) to get things rolling. We do ask for a license fee; here’s our structure for non-profit organizations; universities, please contact Sieglinde directly. COMMUNITY SCREENING KITS Not charging admission? […]

ACT TODAY

The American Clean Energy and Security Act — the Waxman-Markey bill, HR 2454— represents a critical opportunity to deliver on President Obama's vision for a clean energy economy. The bill's coming up for a vote on the House floor by Friday, June 26, the end of this week. Congress needs to hear from you, if […]

Seattle Film Fest Offers NW Premiere of A Sea Change

The Seattle Film Festival presents the Northwest premiere of A Sea Change, the first documentary about ocean acidification. The San Francisco Chronicle says: "This film is both a love letter to the planet and an urgent plea to its citizens." The film screens twice: Monday, June 1, 7 pm, Egyptian Theatre in Seattle; Tuesday, June […]

Al Gore testifies to House E&C Committee, mentions ocean acidification

In his testimony before the House Energy & Commerce Committee April 24, Al Gore said: “Carbon dioxide pollution is changing the very chemistry of our oceans. Ocean acidification is already underway and is accelerating. A recentpaper published in the journal Science described how the seawater off the coast of Northern California has become so acidic […]

Testimonial for A Sea Change from a Climate Project presenter

"I received A Sea Change after I returned home from work Monday. I finally had a chance today to sit and watch it and I was beyond impressed!  It is a wonderful journey of discovery that Sven and Elias takes us on. So perfectly made. BRAVO!!!  I hope with all my heart that as many […]

Center for Biological Diversity sues EPA over ocean acidification

Today the Center for Biological Diversity has filed the first-ever US law suit addressing ocean acidification. The Center is suing the EPA and administrator Lisa Jackson over their failure to recognize the effects of ocean acidification in water off the coast of Washington State. The case is a test of whether the Clean Water Act […]

COP-15 for naught?

You may have noticed the drop off in our blogging. We're finding Twitter a super convenient way to convey info quickly. There's a certain ease in the short-form format; we don't feel the need to craft our language quite as carefully. And it's unbeatable for live coverage of an event. If you've been following us, […]

WORLD OCEAN DAY SCREENINGS

Ocean acidification is a global menace. That’s why we are sparking awareness of the issue with a series of international screenings celebrating World Ocean Day 2009. The “official” WOD is really June 8, but that’s a Monday. So we’re inviting everyone to begin celebrating with A Sea Change on Saturday, June 6. Saturday, June 6, […]

EnviroMom

We just really like EnviroMom a lot. Can't remember how we stumbled on it; it's been a long day. Started by 2 moms, Renee and Heather. Their premise: they're moms and they're busy, but they can still be green. So prolly you can, too. Mind you, they're based in Portland, ME, which strikes as a […]

World Oceans Day Q&A with Filmmakers of A Sea Change

Following a screening of A Sea Change at the Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries, Barbara Ettinger and Sven Huseby answer questions about the film and ocean acidification. The plan was to receive tweeted questions and emails from other venues screening for World Oceans Day. Well, we couldn’t get online: Verizon decided to test its […]

EPA reconsiders ocean pH limits, response to Center for Biological Diversity petition

"U.S. EPA is weighing a revision of standards aimed at preventing the acidification of marine waters. The effort marks the first time EPA has invoked the Clean WaterAct to address ocean acidification, and comes in response to a 2007petition from the Center for Biological Diversity. The center notedthat EPA has failed to update the pH […]

Also from the Director of A Sea Change

“One of the most revealing, eloquent and well-received films at the Sundance film festival… ambitious and emotionally deep. An affectionate portrait.” — New York Times In affectionately telling the personal stories of their nannies, filmmakers Jyll Johnstone and Barbara Ettinger have gone right to the heart of exploring the true meaning of family. As Ethel, […]

Niijii Films Wins 2010 NOAA Environmental Hero Award

Barbara and Sven were announced as 2010 NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Environmental Heroes for their tireless work to bring attention to ocean acidification through A Sea Change.  To see the official announcement, click here.

Host a House Party for the US TV premiere of A Sea Change

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 pm EST  WHERE: Your house & Planet Green Network SIGN-UP: On our Brave New Theaters page “This film is both a love letter to the planet and an urgent plea to its citizens.” —San Francisco Chronicle Will you host a House Party for the US TV premiere of A SEA […]