Attack of the Killer Starfish!

Thu, Mar 30
6:00pm-9:00pm
Free

Green Planet Films Presents Monthly Environmental Film Series the
Last Thursday of Every Month at Varnish Fine Arts

SPONSORED BY: California Dive Center "where the familiy learns to
dive"

FILM:
Crown of Thorns Starfish: Monster From the Shallows.
An international multi-award winning film from Australia. (48 mins)
This seemingly indestructible starfish is devouring coral reefs
around the globe in epidemic proportions.

Some tourism operators spend $300,000 a year to clear COTS-infested
areas of the Great Barrier Reef, so that snorkelers and dive visitors
can enjoy a pleasant reef experience. SWAT teams of divers try to
keep ahead of the plague by individually poisoning these coral-eating
starfish, but the numbers are too great. What might be causing these
excessive breeding outbreaks, and how can a balance be struck?

The evening includes socializing at Varnish's beer/wine/sake bar,
gallery viewing, film, and guest speaker Brian Huse, Executive
Director, Coral Reef Alliance.

More details at greenplanetfilms.org/information.php?info_id=71

When
Thursday March 30, 2006
commencing at 6:00 for socializing.
Film starts at 7pm (48 mins)

WHERE:
Varnish Fine Art, 77 Natoma St, San Francisco (Howard St x 2nd St)

COST:
Free (donations appreciated)

Light refreshments served
www.greenplanetfilms.org
415 383 0484


About California Dive Center:
California Dive Center is also the only dive center in the world that
has received the prestigious Project AWARE Environmental Achievement
Award three times in a row!
www.cadive.com


About the Coral Reef Alliance:
The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) is a member-supported, non-profit
organization, dedicated to protecting the health of coral reefs by
integrating ecosystem management, sustainable tourism, and community
partnerships.
www.coral.org

About Green Planet Films:
Green Planet Films is a non-profit distributor of nature and
environmental DVDs from around the globe. We sell and rent DVDs to
individuals, schools, businesses, and organizations worldwide.
www.greenplanetfilms.org

Venue:

Varnish Fine Arts
77 Natoma
San Francisco
415-999-0396
www.varnishfinearts.com

alley between Howard St and Mission and 1st and 2nd Streets

Additional Info:

415-383-0484
http://greenplanetfilms.org/information.php?info_id=71