Seaspiracy

The whole world needs to see this. Now. The global fishing industry is driving the climate and ecological emergency faster than any other and it is imperative the truth of this is brought to light. The filmmakers put themselves in very dangerous situations to document this - don't let them down!

"The aquatic food chain is the most concentrated source of industrial pollutants."

• Dr. Michael Greger

While watching this, I turned to my wife and said that Thanos definitely had the right idea. Not a fan of the documentary style but the message is what's most important here. An absolute must watch to get a better appreciation of how we as a species are completely trashing the ecosystems that support our own existence, and for most of us, we're oblivious to what we support.

This is a definite eye opener that will not be easy to digest. If you focus on the information being presented and not the filmmaking, then the film gets the job done. I thought some of the graphics and editing choices (especially the animated re-enactments) cheapened the overall feel.

Aside from that, this is another crucial viewing along with the producers other films 'Cowspiracy' and 'What The Health'. We're living in critical times when the consequences of our food choices no longer go unnoticed. You can make a difference simply by what you choose and choose not to eat each and every day.

Was surprised by the role of non-profits in this horrendous sea fishing crime. All areas of our lives seem to be riddled by the same issues of greed and fraud

I thought this documentary was going to be all about the crimes and unethical conducts by the fishing industry. Instead, the film-makers have also illuminated the various non-profits and advocacy groups that are contributing to the destruction of the oceans through their neglect, obfuscation, or - worse - complicity. And governments, too.

This is an eye-opener. And quite depressing at the same time. There doesn't seem to be any good answer or solution, short of reducing consumption. Which in itself doesn't seem to very feasible, given that for many people seafood is an important part of their diet, and global population continues to grow. :(

The only sliver of hope is perhaps plant-based seafood products. That, like lab-grown meats, for example, seems to be the only realistic way to achieve sustainability. But, as the film ends with, that depends on all of us making a choice.