Reefs
and Wrecks
Sue Daly
The seas around the Channel Islands experience one of the greatest tidal movements on earth. Theses swirling waters are vital to the wealth of wild life that thrives around the coasts but for the human residents these tides can be fatal. These two film, narrated by John Nettles, reveal the danger and beauty of the Islands' reefs and wrecks.
In "Reefs of Iron" we explore some of the Channel Islands' shipwrecks. From the earliest traders to the pioneers of sail and steam, ships and human lives have been stolen by the sea. Some fell foul of reef or tide while others were condemned by weather or simple human error. These un-natural offerings from the world above the waves quickly become a haven for marine life. This film looks at some of the wrecks left today and asks why so many sea creatures make them there home?
"Living on the Edge" tells the story of the coast of Jersey, a wild and turbulent realm where ocean collides with land. Twice daily the water draws back to reveal over seventy square miles of seashore providing a home for marine life and thousands of wintering seabirds. For people too this world between tides is a haven; a place for play and for work, a source of food and a chance to glimpse life benaeath the waves.
DVD Runnng time approx. 50 minutes
Leverbaar
€ 24.95