RISE (Robots in Service of the Environment), Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Lionfish are invasive to the Atlantic Ocean and their voracious appetites are upsetting coral reef ecosystems.

A new non-profit company wants to restore the balance by building a robot to zap and harvest these predators before its too late.

Creators:
Nsikan Akpan
Matt Ehrichs

Producers:
Jenny Marder
Patti Parson
Richard Coolidge
Travis Daub
Vanessa Dennis

Graphics:
Megan Crigger
Adam Sarraf

Special Thanks to
Priscilla Shanks
Philippe Rouja
Alex Chequer
Ocean Support Foundation

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From Rhode Island to Venezuela, venomous lionfish are invading the Atlantic Ocean, wreaking havoc on native colonies of coral reef fish and disrupting local food chains. From high-tech robotics and deep-sea science to haute cuisine and oceanic sport, "Lionfish: From Predator to Plate" tells the story of the innovative solutions being developed to combat the spread of this invasive species. The film culminates with 11th Hour Racing's #EatLionfish Chefs' Throwdown with viewers joining six America's Cup sailing teams and six “top chefs" from around the world, as they gather in Bermuda for a cooking competition designed to transform lionfish into an enticing and sustainable seafood choice for menus worldwide. Filmed entirely in Bermuda, "Lionfish: From Predator to Plate" debuted at the Bermuda International Film Festival on March 24th. This engaging story shares how different communities have come together to tackle ocean restoration in an innovative, and delicious, new way! @11thHourRacing

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