Releasing the Giants : Saving Guyana’s Endangered Arapaimas | A Reel Guyana Documentary
This film tells the story of the relentless conservation efforts from the indigenous peoples of Apoteri Village. Facing an extended drought, Apoteri’s Sports Fishing tourism, their main form of livelihood is under threat. Arapaimas, which migrate back and forth from ponds to the river during the wet season, are trapped within the forest due to low water levels that shut down their aquatic corridor. As they become extremely vulnerable in the shallow ponds, these fish become easy prey to large predators causing the eco-tourism industry of Apoteri to be at risk.
Facing a potential disaster due to extreme climate conditions, the Apoteri villagers must form a rescue team and save as many Arapaima as they can before the population is irreparably destroyed.
This film is one of determination, grit and the responsibility of a community to protect their resource for the next generation. It acts as a demonstration of the many things within our country that are worth fighting for to preserve, while simultaneously portraying the amazing people who will stop at nothing to make it happen.
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This film was made possible through the support of ExxonMobil Guyana & SBM Offshore Guyana.
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Unbelievable way the Natives are trying to save the Arapinas from extinction.
Peace be with you,doing an amazing job,keep up the good work, ❤❤❤❤❤❤from New York.
Quality Content
Well done Guyana 🎉
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Great showcase of our indigenous peoples plight for conservation of our environment and animals.
Really awesome🎉
Simply beautiful! I must admit that I was close to tears when seeing the devastation of the drought effects. Great work by our indigenous peoples. ❤❤🇬🇾
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Wow ! Words are in adequate in expressing GRATTITUDE and APPRECIATION to these wonderful indigenous people for their unselfish commitment and unquestionable hard work. Thank you, and GOD BLESS you all. 🙏🙏
I had the opportunity to visit this place and took part in conservation efforts, As people of this land we have a duty to protect this magnificent animal and duty should be done with upmost pride. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED. We have the ability to conserve for future generations to come .
Great film. 👏🏽
As always production value never ceases to amaze me not to mention the content is always a great issue to bring to the front of people minds
Amazing documentary.
Great Production Alex 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Great but I thought it would be longer.
Amazing Conservation effort… thank you for capturing on film Reel Guyana, kudos to all our Conservation heroes
Exciting to watch! Tha k you!
Bravo!