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Chasing Coral By Jeff Orlowski

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"Chasing Coral," directed by Jeff Orlowski and produced by Exposure Labs, hit the streaming platform Netflix in the summer of 2017. This Netflix documentary combines logos, pathos, and kairos to highlight the critical issue of coral bleaching on tropical reefs, urging immediate action. It enriches viewers' understanding through educational insights, compelling data, and impactful imagery, while its moving background music and presentation of the dire consequences stir emotional engagement. This strategic blend informs and motivates viewers to respond to the urgent environmental challenge. In collaboration with Exposure Labs, Jeff Orlowski delivers a powerful message in the Emmy Award-winning documentary "Chasing Coral," targeting a diverse …show more content…

With the younger generation in mind, the documentary encourages them to envision and work towards a future since it is their time to take over, and the upcoming generations will follow soon. Not only that, but for marine biologists, "Chasing Coral" offers a reminder of the urgent need for scientific intervention and conservation efforts, especially since, towards the end, they included clips of various marine biologists showing their findings across the world. Additionally, Orlowski effectively bridges the gap between scientific research and public understanding and inspires individuals from all walks of life to join the fight against coral reef degradation. The documentary "Chasing Coral" begins with a detailed exploration of coral reefs, utilizing logos to present these vibrant underwater ecosystems as the ocean's beauty, the crucial components of marine biodiversity, and indicators of environmental health. A coral comprises thousands of polyps that contain a circular mouth with tentacles and tissues and microalgae that photosynthesize during the day and use it as their

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