Baixo as augas de A Mariña Ortegal - Carlos Gil Fernández

Author’s country of origin: Lugo.
Filming location: Northern coast of Galicia, the Cantabrian coast of A Mariña and the Ortegal coast.
Running time: 9 minutes.
Language: Galician with Spanish subtitles.
Award: CANTÁBRICO Award.

This short documentary, directed by marine biologist Carlos Gil, is a journey through the lesser-known marine ecosystems of the A Mariña and Ortegal regions. The film aims to raise awareness of the rich biodiversity found in the waters separating the Cantabrian Sea from the Atlantic Ocean, through original, high-quality audiovisual content, with a particular focus on the most representative marine species and their coastal habitats. The film takes us on a natural journey along the coast from Ribadeo to Valdoviño. Through aerial footage, we explore the region, dive into its waters and discover an astonishing diversity of life, highlighting the maritime fishing heritage and small-scale fishing.