about the campaign
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In 2019, we started what we thought would be a documentary about the North Atlantic Ocean, comprised of unique characteristics and complex systems, home to a wide range of organisms vocalizing below the ocean's surface. A film delicately balancing the beautiful sounds and scenes of the marine world contrasted against its destruction caused by human impacts.
What we didn't foresee is a story much more compelling, a "who done it," following the death of a newborn critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. Was it manmade noise that caused the mother to lose her newborn, a ship strike, chemical or plastic pollution, was it discarded fishing gear or overfishing? We learn from marine experts what happened to this infant right whale, why this species and others are destined for extinction, and why it matters. The documentary dives deep into viable solutions that everyone can support in order to preserve the sounds of the sea and the marine life in it. In the first two months of 2023, over 20 whales were found dead along the east coast of the US. The goal of Operation 356 is to expose the alarming uptick in these marine mammal deaths and spread awareness as to what can be done to protect their declining populations. We view these losses as an urgent message from the ocean. Critical action is needed as it is estimated that there are less than 350 of these majestic creatures left. |
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Film Festivals
Plastic Ocean Project's short film, 356, has been accepted into 20 film festivals, has been awarded "Best Short Documentary Film" twice, and we are currently screening the documentary short throughout many cities across the globe!
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what's next?
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The story told in our short film, 356, is just the beginning. It sets the stage for the full-length documentary, "If the Ocean Could Talk - A Voice for the North Atlantic".
Operation 356 screenings support fundraising efforts for the completion of this important story. Our documentary reveals doable, viable solutions to plastic pollution that everyone can support. It also gives a glimpse into one of the most biologically diverse locations along the Eastern Seaboard. Join us and discover Hope Spot Hatteras and the vital role it plays in maintaining a healthy balance for all forms of marine life. Our goals is for the completed film to bring communities together and hear this message of hope for the North Atlantic. We aim to inspire others to take action towards positive changes that will save not just the North Atlantic, but all seven of the world's oceans. Your generous donation towards our GoFundMe page supports this endeavor. You will be acknowledged on our website as well as provided with a personal, tax-deductible letter. Thank you! Plastic Ocean Project, the North Atlantic, and all of the creatures that call it home |
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356 sponsors
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