Seaspiracy

Seaspiracy () is a 2021 documentary film about the environmental impact of fishing directed by and starring Ali Tabrizi, a British filmmaker. The film examines human impacts on marine life and advocates for ending fish consumption.

Film · TMDB

7.8

Passionate about ocean life, a filmmaker sets out to document the harm that humans do to marine species — and uncovers an alarming global conspiracy.

Released: 2021-03-2489 minDir: Ali TabriziDocumentary, Crime

Cast

Ali Tabrizi as Self
Sylvia Earle as Self
Richard O'Barry as Self
Paul de Gelder as Self
Lucy Tabrizi as Self
Jonathan Balcombe as Self

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Ratings

IMDb

8.1/10

35,662 votes

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Article

17 sections

Contents

Synopsis
Production and release
People featured
Reception
Critical response
Responses from animal rights groups
Responses from environmental groups
Responses from seafood industry groups
Responses from academics
Responses from those featured
Scientific accuracy
Fishing nets versus plastic straws as marine debris
Empty oceans by 2048 statement
Dolphin-safe tuna labels
See also
References
External links

The film explores environmental issues affecting oceans, including plastic pollution, ghost nets and overfishing, and argues that commercial fisheries are the main driver of marine ecosystem destruction. The film rejects the concept of sustainable fishing and criticises several marine conservation organisations, including the Earth Island Institute and its dolphin safe label and the sustainable seafood certifications of the Marine Stewardship Council. It also criticises efforts by organisations to reduce household plastic, contrasting their impact with that of ghost nets. It accuses these initiatives of being a cover-up for the environmental impact of fishing and corruption in the fishing industry. Seaspiracy concludes by supporting marine reserves and for ending fish consumption.