I'm writing to you because you care about the environment. You already know about climate change. But did you know climate change affects the ocean?

Some of the excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is dissolving into seawater. It's changing the pH, making seawater more acidic; some say "corrosive." This water actually dissolves the shells of certain shellfish-clams and oysters, for example, as well as tiny plankton-and coral reefs. The effects are working their way up the food chain.

A Sea Change is a new documentary about ocean acidification. This grave problem is only now being covered by mainstream media. The film combines hard scientific information--we interview internationally known scientists-with the personal story of a family of fishermen. With Sven Huseby, retired educator and concerned grandparent, we travel from Norway to Northwestern America, learning about the scientific, economic, and cultural implications of ocean acidification.

A Sea Change won't be completed until the fall of 2008. We are writing to you now, on World Ocean Day, to ask your help in beginning to get the word out, not only about the documentary, but also about the problem of ocean acidification.

We're especially seeking partners. Perhaps we could exchange links. We have a 20-minute version of the film: we'd be delighted to help you arrange an intimate screening and discussion for your neighbors or members of your organization. Perhaps you'd be interested in setting up an affiliate relationship with us, so that you'd generate funds for your organization when your members purchase copies of A Sea Change.

Please take a look at our website, watch the film trailer, and let me know how you might like to be involved.

In upcoming months we'll keep you updated about the film's progress. We'll also send news about ocean acidification. Don't worry: we won't be emailing more than once a month (our in-box is full, too!).

Thanks for your support.

Angela Alston

Outreach Coordinator

Niijii Films

776 Westminster Rd., Floor 1

Brooklyn NY 11230

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