By Brooks RobardsThe Martha’s Vineyard TimesJune 29, 2011
It’s hard to convey adequately the importance of Sylvia Earle’s upcoming appearance at the Chilmark Community Center on Wednesday, July 6. One of the world’s foremost oceanographers, Dr. Earle will join the audience in watching scenes from “Mission Blue,” Menemsha summer resident Bob Nixon’s documentary-in-progress, and comment on them.
Dr. Earle and her Mission Blue initiative to rescue the world’s oceans make up the subject of the film, which is now in the editing stage. With principal photography just finished, Mr. Nixon expects to complete and release “Mission Blue” this winter. The director will join Dr. Earle at this Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival (MVFF) event.
The story of Dr. Earle’s Mission Blue initiative is one of optimism and determination in the face of the dying state of the world’s oceans.…