Where: The Smithtown Library - Smithtown Building, 1 N Country Rd, Smithtown, NY 11787, USA (map)

Description: Soul of the Ocean (2023) 53 min-

The undersea world has often been depicted as a dangerous place filled with lethal predators. A world where sharks are mindless eating machines. A world where the only relationship between species is that big fish eat little fish. Of course, stories of sensational danger and violent predation are seductive to wildlife film audiences. But is that what the ocean is really like?  ‘Soul of the Ocean’ explores the complexity of ocean ecosystems. Spectacular underwater cinematography reveals communities of interdependent marine species and highlights the critical role biodiversity plays in maintaining a healthy ocean. The film features numerous examples of extraordinary animal behavior. Some of these behavioral stories have never been filmed before. ‘Soul of the Ocean’ demonstrates the value of cooperation between species and high marine biodiversity.

We learn how biodiversity is critical to the health of ocean ecosystems.   And we discover that, as humans become increasingly intimate with the ocean, we have an important part to play as well. Age appropriate from High School to retirees.

All movies will be shown at 6:30 p.m. at The Smithtown Library, Main Building, One North Country Road, Smithtown.  Free and open to all.  Reservations required.  Call Joy Cirigliano at 631-766-3075 to register.   Or call the Smithtown Library (631) 360-2480, ext. 232, or visit the Smithtown Library website to reserve seating

Library Covid-19 masking policies will be in effect.  The current library policy follows NYS regulations and CDC guidelines which allow fully vaccinated individuals to conduct most public indoor activities  without a mask, including within a Public Library.  Because of the high numbers of both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals still contracting Covid-19, 4HAS recommends that even vaccinated individuals wear masks indoors.