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Heroes Verdes México: Mar
2024 | B/N | 52:00
Mexico has seas of extraordinary beauty, but pollution and overfishing threaten thousands of species. This documentary showcases the inspiring stories of those struggling to resolve this crisis. Nélida Barajas empowers women fishing cooperatives in Sonora. Esteban García-Peña tracks marine species at risk. And Valeria Mas, photographing the reefs of Veracruz, documents coral degradation to raise environmental awareness.

Country: México
Direction: Mariscal; Jordi
Cast:Blandón; Regina
Participation year at FICM: 2025

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