The Coral Gardeners
- 2026
- Canada
- Duration:
- 16 mins
Overview
The Coral Gardeners traces the origin story of a youth-led movement fighting to save the world’s reefs. In Mo’orea, French Polynesia, teenage surfer Titouan Bernicot witnesses his home reef turn white from coral bleaching, an experience that sets him on a new path. Determined to make conservation resonate with his generation, Bernicot transforms the effort into something bold, visual and culturally relevant, growing into a global voice for reef conservation. But as the movement expands, so does the urgency. Saving coral reefs will take more than attention; it will take action.
Production Team
- Director
- Cristina Mittermeier, Paul Nicklen
Festival Screenings
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SeaLegacy Canada Foundation
SeaLegacy is a nonprofit organization focused on ocean conservation through the power of visual storytelling. Founded by renowned photographers Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen, it uses compelling imagery and films to inspire action and raise awareness about the critical state of the world's oceans. SeaLegacy collaborates with scientists, policymakers, and communities to drive sustainable solutions, advocate for marine protection, and ignite a global movement for a healthier planet.