By Austin Gallagher

Friday, February 25, 2011

MIAMI — The film, "Sink your Shucks" has been selected by a panel of judges for exhibition at the 2011 Beneath the Waves Film Festival in Mobile, Alabama, from March 16-20, 2011. This year we received a great response from the research and marine filmaking community, with a total of 46 films submitted from 8 countries, competing for 20 spots at this year's event. At Beneath the Waves, are interested in the story, background, and impact. As such we believe the 20 films we have selected cover a broad range of marine issues and subjects, originating from an even more diverse group of filmmakers, scientists, and conservationists. We are very excited for this year's collection of films! There will be a panel of judges who judging for the following 3 awards:

Best Conservation Film

Best Student Entry

Best of Festival

The 2nd Annual Beneath the Waves Film Festival will be held at the 40th Annual Benthic Ecology Meeting to be held in Mobile, Alabama on March 16-20, 2011 at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza and Battle House Hotel.