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Documentary: Mission Blue
Directed by: Robert Nixon and Fisher Stevens
Film Studio: Netflix
Year of Release: 2014

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Mission Blue talks about Dr. Sylvia Earle and her accomplishments and research as a marine biologist/oceanographer, as well as her goal to preserve the ocean, similarly to how we preserve land.

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Dr. Sylvia Earle: She has dedicated her life to becoming  knowledgeable about oceans and proposes a plan to conserve and protect it. (Fun Fact: Earle has been a certified National Geographic Explorer since 1998!)
Carl Safina: He is an author and ecologist, who is an expert on how humans influence the environment.
Fisher Stevens: He is the director of this documentary.

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There are a couple different environmental issues discussed in Mission Blue, however they all revolve around the slowly deteriorating oceans. Earle starts by explaining the damage of deep sea oil drilling, then about the loss of biodiversity, coral reef bleaching, and rise in ocean temperature. Each of these problems have a root cause, which is humanity overestimating what the ocean is capable of sustaining.

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At first glance of the ocean, you see the vast body of water that looks normal. It's upon further inspection that we begin to see the actual grave problems that we have. Underwater ecosystems are declining. Eventually, the ocean will reach a point of devastation where the amount of damage done will become irreversible. This will have major repercussions, all over the world, in differing ways. The consequences depend on who you are, where you are located, and what you value. Continuing down the path we are on now will result in the loss of crucial resources, marine life, and more.

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In order to safeguard the oceans from any more harm, Earle proposes that we create a system of "hope spots". The spots are strategically placed areas where all problematic activities are banned, allowing for healing of the aquatic environments. It's almost like the national parks we have for land, but for under the water. Earle has already started a "hope spot" off the shores of Australia. The project has shown excellent results, and she intends to start more "hope spots".
(The picture above is from the Hope Spot a.k.a the Great Barrier Reef in Australia)

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External Link: Why we need to focus on saving the oceans

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External Link: Why we need to focus on saving the oceans

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This is an article by Time Magazine. Something which really highlights the extent of human dependency on the oceans from this article is a quote by marine-conservation biologist, Callum Roberts, "Human beings owe their life to the sea. Four in 10 humans rely on the ocean for food. Marine life produces 70% of our oxygen; 90% of global goods travel via shipping lanes. We turn to the sea for solace—ocean-based tourism in the U.S. alone is worth $124 billion a year—and medical advancement". Despite all of this, as of now there isn't an adequate amount of traction to prevent the expiry of oceans.

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Aryn Baker | Photographs by Chris Leidy

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Why This Year Is Our Last, Best Chance For Saving the Oceans

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The stakes for ocean health have never been higher

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I would rate this documentary a 4. The film creatively combines a biography, information about the oceans, and raises awareness about current issues simultaneously.