Synopsis

In the face of a looming crisis Coral Gardeners takes viewers to the frontlines of the battle to save the Maldives’ dying coral reefs. Former President Mohamed Nasheed sounds the alarm, warning that without intervention, the vibrant underwater ecosystems that sustain life here will vanish by 2030, spelling the demise of an entire nation. With 90% of these vital ecosystems under threat, the film captures the urgent efforts of islanders as they employ innovative techniques to regenerate and preserve their underwater treasures. Directed by the award-winning National Geographic producer Jon Bowermaster this stirring documentary illuminates the race against time to safeguard not just a fragile ecosystem, but the very future of a nation. Official Selection 2024: DC Environmental Film Festival.