The Michigan State University Department of Fisheries and Wildlife will present a free showing of the documentary film, “The End of the Line” at 7 p.m. April 20 at the East Lansing High School Auditorium. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
The film discusses the world’s fisheries crisis and how consumers can make a difference to ensure fish populations remain viable for future generations. The movie features cinematography shot by National Geographic from around the world.
Following the movie, a panel of sustainable fisheries experts, Bill Taylor, MSU University Distinguished Professor of fisheries and wildlife; Ed McGarrell, MSU professor of criminal justice; Tammy Newcomb, MI Department of Natural Resources and the Environment; Chuck Pistis, MI Sea Grant; and moderator Mike Jones, MSU professor of fisheries and wildlife, will field questions on the world’s fisheries crisis. There will also be a raffle for prizes, seafood educational resources and distribution of seafood pocket guides that outline seafood options considered sustainable, healthy and safe to eat.
Additional event and movie information can be accessed on the film’s Web site at www.endoftheline.com or on the Facebook event page at http://bit.ly/9lYf6U.