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# Turtle Walker - An Emaho Films Production

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- [IMPACT PRODUCTION](https://turtlewalker.com/impact-production/) - IMPACT PRODUCTION We’ve heard of impact and we’ve heard of production, but what happens when you put the two words together? We get impact productions! An impact production essentially maximizes a film’s ability to make social change. While this is a relatively recent term, impact productions have made headway in the film sphere as they
- [A TURTLE A DAY, SAVES THE BAY!​](https://turtlewalker.com/a-turtle-a-day-saves-the-bay/) - A TURTLE A DAY, SAVES THE BAY! A shockingly high percentage of turtles are on the decline. 61 percent of 376 turtle species found in the world are either extinct or threatened. They are being wiped out from the face of our earth at a very fast pace. If you’re wondering why sea turtles? What
- [AMENDMENT OF WILDLIFE PROTECTION - ACT TO INCLUDE MARINE CONSERVATION](https://turtlewalker.com/amendment-of-wildlife-protection/) - AMENDMENT OF WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT TO INCLUDE MARINE CONSERVATION WHAT IS THE WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT? (WPA) Wildlife Protection Act No. 53 was established on 9th September, 1972, which states:‘An Act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds, and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto with a view to
- [IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC ON MARINE CONSERVATION](https://turtlewalker.com/impact-of-the-pandemic-on-marine-conservation/) - IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC ON MARINE CONSERVATION When the pandemic fell upon us, there was increased awareness of negative implications on nature and the environment caused by us humans. Everyone was discussing how nature is fighting back, and if we do not respect and protect nature, we as a human race will be facing many
- [MPA’S OF INDIA](https://turtlewalker.com/mpas-of-india/) - MPA’S OF INDIA India is a diverse and unique land. India represents 2.4% of the world’s landmass and supports a population of over one billion people. Along with supporting such a large population, India is also one of the 17 mega-biodiverse countries in the world, with 7.8% of the recorded species of the world, including
- [REEFWATCH RESTORATION PROGRAM](https://turtlewalker.com/reef-watch-restoration-program/) - REEFWATCH RESTORATION PROGRAM Image by © Vardhan Patankar The problem is that our coral reefs are dying. Increasing water temperatures and ocean acidification are the subordinates, and climate change is the master culprit. Corals, unknown to many, are animals. Together, coral reefs create a vibrant ecosystem that is vital to ocean survival. Like any other
- [MARINE CONSERVATION COURSES](https://turtlewalker.com/marine-conservation-courses/) - MARINE CONSERVATION COURSES Has the ocean and all its fascinating creatures always intrigued you? If you are curious about learning more about the marine world and all it has to offer, there are various courses available that will help you gain an understanding of this fascinating and extremely important world. There are different levels of
- [MPA ATLAS](https://turtlewalker.com/mpa-atlas/) - Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are crucial to the conservation of marine biodiversity in our oceans for several reasons. They act as a safeguard for biodiversity and the health of marine ecosystems by acting as a sanctuary for various species to mature, reproduce, and help restore healthy populations within and beyond their
- [WCS – INDIA PROGRAMS](https://turtlewalker.com/wcs-india-programs/) - WCS – INDIA PROGRAMS WCS, which stands for Wildlife Conservation Society, was founded in 1895 and expanded in India in 1988. The organization ‘envisions a world where wildlife thrives in healthy lands and seas, valued by societies that embrace and benefit from the diversity and integrity of life on earth.” WCS has various programs that
- [DUNES PARKS](https://turtlewalker.com/dunes-parks/) - Dunes Parks Dune Parks is coming home, coming home to Goa! In a monumental move to restore our previous sand dunes, Goa is the location of a first-of-its-kind project in India. But what is a dune park? A sand dune park is a specific area where measures are put in place to preserve the flora
- [HOPE SPOTS](https://turtlewalker.com/hope-spots/) - HOPE SPOTS “The ocean, as a system and our life support, is in trouble, and whatever we can do, whether it’s in our community, state, country, region, or in the high seas, we should really respect what the ocean gives us.” Sylvie Earle, oceanographer and IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) patron Hope spots
- [REEFWATCH KARNATAKA PROGRAM](https://turtlewalker.com/reef-watch-karnataka-program/) - REEFWATCH KARNATAKA PROGRAM “By 2050, there will be more plastic in the sea than fish in the ocean.”ReefWatch, an Indian NGO based in the Andaman Islands, has been working on marine conservation since 1993. One of their more recent projects focuses on conservation along the coast of Karnataka. Karnataka has a broad coastline of over
- [WAKE UP HUMANS, YOU ARE ENDANGERED TOO - 9 IDEAS THAT CAN HELP YOU SAVE SEA TURTLES AND OUR BLUE PLANET](https://turtlewalker.com/wake-up-humans-you-are-endangered-too/) - WAKE UP HUMANS, YOU ARE ENDANGERED TOO. – 9 IDEAS THAT CAN HELP YOU SAVE SEA TURTLES AND OUR BLUE PLANET Sea turtles, Human impact, Climate change, Eco-warriors, Pollution, Conservation, The Turtle Walkers “ONE TOUCH OF NATURE MAKES THE WHOLE WORLD KIN.” – WILLIAM SHAKESPEAREJust like you, today’s subject is also a fun-loving beach bum.
- [SEA TURTLE GUARDIANS - FILMING WITH THE FOREST DEPARTMENT OF THE ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS](https://turtlewalker.com/sea-turtle-guardians/) - SEA TURTLE GUARDIANS – FILMING WITH THE FOREST DEPARTMENT OF THE ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS Forest Guards, Sea Turtle, Conservation Film crew, Documentary, Story, Andaman Nicobar Islands, Marine World, Wildlife “OUR LOVE AND CONCERN FOR ANIMALS SHOULD GO BEYOND THOSE WITHIN OUR PERSONAL ENVIRONMENT. WE SHOULD SEE THE WORLD AS A WHOLE, SEE NATURE IN
- [AMI VITALE - CONNECTING MANKIND TO NATURE](https://turtlewalker.com/ami-vitale/) - AMI VITALE – CONNECTING MANKIND TO NATURE 2020, woman empowerment, wildlife conservation, woman’s day, documentary filmmaker. “SAVING NATURE IS REALLY ABOUT SAVING OURSELVES” SAYS AMI VITALEAmi Vitale grew up in Florida. She introduces her young self as “an introverted, shy, gawky young woman.” Then one day she picked up a camera—and had an epiphany. “I realized
- [LET’S GET TO KNOW TURTLES](https://turtlewalker.com/lets-get-to-know-turtles/) - LET’S GET TO KNOW TURTLES A shockingly high percentage of turtles are on the decline. 61 percent of 376 turtle species found in the world are either extinct or threatened. They are being wiped out from the face of our earth at a very fast pace. If you’re wondering why sea turtles? What could be
- [30 BY 30 – 30 % OCEAN BY 2030 GOAL MPA](https://turtlewalker.com/30-by-30-30-ocean-by-2030-goal-mpa/) - 30 BY 30 – 30 % OCEAN BY 2030 GOAL MPA “The world is finite, and we need to look after it.” Sir David Attenborough30 by 30 is an initiative to protect at least 30% of the ocean by 2030. While the ocean covers roughly 70% of our planet’s surface, only 5% of the global
- [ENDANGERED MARINE SPECIES](https://turtlewalker.com/endangered-marine-species/) - ENDANGERED MARINE SPECIES IntroductionA complex web of life is a system that ensures the proper functioning of various ecosystems that exist in the environment. This web of life comprises various components, including interdependent flora and fauna that interact with each other in various ways. These interactions and the existence of various species are crucial for
- [COASTAL REGULATION ZONES](https://turtlewalker.com/coastal-regulation-zones/) - COASTAL REGULATION ZONES The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) consists of coastal land up to 500 meters from the High Tide Line (HTL) and 100 meters along banks of creeks, estuaries, backwaters, and rivers subject to tidal fluctuations. As a part of the Environment Protection Act of 1986, the Ministry of Environment and Forests was ordered
- [IMPORTANCE OF OCEANS](https://turtlewalker.com/importance-of-oceans/) - IMPORTANCE OF OCEANS Even though the ocean covers almost 71% of our earth, little of our attention goes to it. With us humans being terrestrial beings, often oceans and the role the oceans play in our lives go unnoticed. Did you know that without the ocean, we humans would have little chance of survival? Let
- [GHOST NETS](https://turtlewalker.com/ghost-nets/) - GHOST NETS WHAT ARE GHOST NETS? When we hear the term ‘Ghost Nets,’ we automatically think of something eerie or haunted. The truth is that these fishing nets that have been abandoned, lost, or discarded (ALD), at sea, on beaches, or in harbors are truly eerie and as good as being haunted.These nets are a
- [MANGROVES](https://turtlewalker.com/mangroves/) - Mangroves What are mangroves? Mangroves are trees that exist in very unique conditions in which most trees would not survive. They exist in tropical regions that are salty, in coastal waters where they experience constant flooding and retreating tides. There are around 80 different species of trees that grow in low-oxygen soil. Since these mangrove
- [EMAHO – AT JACKSON WILD 2022](https://turtlewalker.com/emaho-at-jackson-wild-2022/) - EMAHO – AT JACKSON WILD 2022 Showcasing ‘Free the Footage’ & Co-hosting ‘Climate Action Pathways for Television & Film Industry’ at Jackson Wild Summit 2022 by Jill Ferguson Jill Ferguson, Impact Producer at Emaho Films, addressing the Climate Action Pathways Session It was honestly a bit of whirlwind experience getting invited to Jackson Wild to
- [IMPACT THROUGH FILM - THANK YOU FOR THE RAIN](https://turtlewalker.com/impact-through-film/) - IMPACT THROUGH FILM – THANK YOU FOR THE RAIN ‘STORIES ARE POWERFUL BECAUSE THEY TRANSPORT US INTO OTHER PEOPLE’S WORLDS BUT, IN DOING THAT, THEY CHANGE THE WAY OUR BRAINS WORK’-Paul Zak, Professor of Economics and founding Director of the Center for NeuroeconomicsIn our present climate emergency, it is every individual’s duty to be responsible
- [TAIRA MALANEY COMING HOME TO JACKSON WILD 2023](https://turtlewalker.com/taira-malaney-coming-home-to-jackson-wild-2023/) - Every year, I look forward to what has become an annual gathering at Jackson Wild in the beautiful Grand Teton National Park. It has only been four years since I first attended the summit...

## Pages

- [Home](https://turtlewalker.com/) - A turtle walker travels across long distances of wild and uncertain coastlines on foot, in the hopes of spotting a turtle.
- [Take Action](https://turtlewalker.com/take-action/) - TAKE ACTION Donate Over the last five years, our conservation efforts have been possible thanks to the dedication and generosity of loyal supporters and companies CSR initiatives. To join them, you can donate to our impact partner Jnana Foundation, who oversees and executes our on ground campaigns. Donate Here Donate Over the last five years,
- [FESTIVAL](https://turtlewalker.com/festival/) - FESTIVALS FESTIVAL SCREENINGS Mumbai International film festival Ticket Las Cruces Film Festival New Mexico, USA Ticket International Film Festival of Delhi Delhi, India Ticket WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival Houston, Texas Ticket Cambodia International Film Festival Phnom Penh, Cambodia Ticket Julien Dubuque International Film Festival April 18 - 25 2026 Ticket South Asian Film Festival Montrea
- [Press](https://turtlewalker.com/press/) - Press The man who saved India’s sea turtles from extinction is the subject of a new docu ‘Turtle Walker’ is a heart-warming watch, spotlighting the extraordinary life and times of marine biologist Satish Bhaskar Read More The Wire: 'Turtle Walker' Is a Fitting Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Satish Bhaskar The film documents
- [About The Film](https://turtlewalker.com/about-the-film/) - Turtle Walker began when two childhood friends decided to combine their mutual passions – the ocean and filmmaking – to tell an important story.
- [Host a Screening](https://turtlewalker.com/host-a-screening/) - screening Host A Screening *Use our Planning Guide to get started — Whether it’s with your friends or family, classmates, or coworkers, you can use Turtle Walker to help ignite a global conversation about what’s happening in our seas. Join our growing community of turtle lovers! Apply to host an educational impact screening and receive the following:
- [Education And Outreach](https://turtlewalker.com/education-and-outreach/) - EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Seeks to create a series of workshops and a school-based curriculum for Indian youth to learnabout the marine life that inspired Satish’s life work and the need to keep those ecosystems healthy. This Project's Main Goals 1. Connection to the schools and students our Impact Partners already work withWe are designing this
- [Contact us](https://turtlewalker.com/contact-us/) - Contact Us. 630/3, Guddem, Siolim, Bardez. Goa - 403517 (+91) 98811 53880.
- [Awards](https://turtlewalker.com/awards/) - Awards AWARDS AND ACCOLADES The Turtle Walker team is beyond grateful for all the support, guidance, and recognition we have received thus far. As emerging filmmakers, the mentorship we have received from these individuals and institutions across the world has been instrumental in creating the story of Turtle Walker. The film would not be possible
- [Antibiotic Resilience Study](https://turtlewalker.com/antibiotic-resilience-study/) - Antibiotic Resilience Study Research Project Marine life-stranding events in Goa have become a growing concern, posing threats to the health of various species inhabiting the coastal regions. In Phase 1 of our Impact campaign, we started an Antibiotic Resiliency Study in stranded marine life in Goa to understand the impact of antibiotic exposure on these
- [Turtle Walkers](https://turtlewalker.com/turtle-walkers/) - A history of turtle walkers Satish's Timeline 1977 Publication and event The Gulf of Mannar Islands. Hamadryad 2(2): 12. 1978. Coral reefs. Hamadryad 3(2): 5-6. 1978 Publication and event Sea turtles in theArabian Sea islands of Lakshadweep. Tigerpaper, FAO, Bangkok (cited in: Bull. Cent. Mar. Fish. Inst. No. 35, Feb, 1984). 1978 Publication and event Notes
- [The Team](https://turtlewalker.com/the-team/) - THE TEAM the story of India’s sea turtles As the saying goes, it takes a village to make a film. To tell a story of the ocean, a story rooted in India, and in our hearts, it has taken a diverse village of global voices. Writers, directors, producers, scientists, impact strategists, artists, and many more
- [Marine Mammal Stranding Network](https://turtlewalker.com/marine-mammal-stranding-network/) - Marine Conservation Institute is dedicated to securing permanent, strong protection for the oceans' most important places – for us and future generations.
- [Green Filmmaking](https://turtlewalker.com/green-filmmaking/) - GREEN FILMMAKING This Project's Main Goals 1. Connect to other filmmakersCreate a community of filmmakers and industry collegues who care about being sustainable in their production process. 2. Build Awareness about being Carbon ConsciousEducate the film community in India about what it means to be carbon conscious and practicalways to go about doing it. 3.
- [Conserving Marine Ecosystems](https://turtlewalker.com/conserving-marine-ecosystems/) - Conserving Marine Ecosystems This Project's Main Goals 1. Build Awareness around the current status of Marine Protection Efforts in IndiaEducate the general public and people in positions of influence on the need for greater Marine Protection Efforts in India. 2 Create effective management plans for existing MPAsHelp Strengthen pre-existing MPAs by taking MCI's advisement on
- [Blogs](https://turtlewalker.com/blogs/) - Satish 'Batagur' Bhaskar” Published in The Indian Ocean Turtle Newsletter Written by Rom whitaker, July 2010
- [India Policies](https://turtlewalker.com/india-policies/) - INDIA GOVERNMENT POLICIES Indian Policies India is one of the most bio-diverse regions of the world. It contains four of the world’s 36 biodiversity hotspots. Protection of animals is enshrined as a fundamental duty in the Indian Constitution. In addition, there exist several animal welfare legislations in India such as the Prevention of Cruelty to
- [FAQ](https://turtlewalker.com/faq/) - Turtles have adapted to all different kinds of climates and are found all over the world except Antarctica, with around 376 species found globally!
- [Impact Production](https://turtlewalker.com/impact-production/) - Through Impact Production, filmmakers and video creators can maximize their works' ability to enact social change and help make a lasting difference in their...
- [Publication and Event](https://turtlewalker.com/circle/) - Sea turtles in the Arabian Sea islands of Lakshadweep. Tigerpaper, FAO, Bangkok (cited in: Bull. Cent. Mar. Fish. Inst. No. 35, Feb, 1984).

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