Study Guide
Grades 7-12, College, Adult
Directed by Sharon Howard and Mike Rosen
Produced by Howard Rosen Productions
DVD Purchase $79, Rent $45
US Release Date: 2000
Copyright Date: 1999
DVD ISBN: 1-59458-426-5
VHS ISBN: 1-56029-843-X
Subjects
Animals
Atmosphere
Biodiversity
Biology
Consumerism
Ecology
Endangered Species
Environmental Ethics
Fisheries
Forests and Rainforests
Global Issues
Habitat
Life Science
Marine Biology
Oceans and Coasts
Outdoor Education
Pollution
Population
Rivers
Social Psychology
Wildlife
Awards and Festivals
5 Emmy Awards
Gold Hugo, Chicago International Television Competition
Best of Category , Best Educational Value, Best Scientific Content and Best Conservation Message, International Wildlife Film Festival, Missoula
UNESCO Silver Medal, The New York Festivals
Best of Category, EarthVision Environmental Film & Video Festival
Best Graphic Design, International Monitor Awards
Bronze Anvil Award, Public Relations Society of America
Equinox Environmental Film Festival
Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital
Olympia Environmental Film Festival
SAVVY Award
The Significance of Salmon
Salmon and people both need clean water to survive. Can we make the connection?
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"Riveting and startling, but, more important, congenial, considerate and convincing." Seattle Post-Intelligencer |
Ecologist Bob Furstenberg looks at how humans have pushed salmon out of the habitat on which they depend. Salmon have always spent their lives facing incredible odds, but today pollution, development, poor logging practices, runoff from farmland, indiscriminate water use, over-fishing, dams, and climate change are proving to be too much for the salmon's survival.
The connection between the survival of people and salmon is clear: we both need clean water to survive.
Do we really think we can live without other species on this planet? Do we want to?
Other programs in the series are:
Introduction to Biodiversity - The concept of biological diversity and its importance to humans.
Keystone Species - The principle of keystone species proves the interconnectedness of the living world.
Forests, Biodiversity and You - Can forests retain their productivity and biodiversity? Consuming less ourselves is key.
Biodiversity vs. Extinction - Mass extinction of species can be stopped if we understand the importance of biodiversity.
Reviews
"Astonishingly beautiful documentary...With gorgeous photography, straightforward writing and enthusiastic participation by scientists who don't come off as pedants...a wake-up call that is riveting and startling, but, more important, congenial, considerate and convincing."
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
"A beautifully produced and effective piece."
Edward O. Wilson, Honorary Curator of Entomology, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University, and author of Biophilia and The Diversity of Life
"This video...is an invaluable teaching tool. There are dozens of films on the market that address the environmental and biodiversity problems we are currently facing. Natural Connections may have an edge because it will appeal to all age groups. Highly recommended for public, school and college libraries."
Barb Butler, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, MC Journal
"Superb photography, eloquent narration, and stirring interviews with biologists combine to make this Emmy Award winner perhaps the best video I have ever seen to make the case for the preservation of biodiversity. This dramatic video should be required viewing for all students teachers, parents, politicians, business leaders, consumers...Most highly recommended for viewers from about grade 6 or 7 through adults. Schools, nature centers, camps, and even individuals will value this video."
Dan R. Kunkle, Wildlife Activist Magazine
"A lovely piece of work. Excellent production values and interesting vignettes help to make several concepts in conservation and biodiversity very real and