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‘Ocean Angels’ guide
children toward
planet care

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Stephanie Kendrick
Star-Bulletin

Hawaii's Ocean Angels:
Ocean Energy Productions. 30 minutes, $24.95.

"Hawaii's Ocean Angels" offers a decent primer in ecology, delivered through information about dolphins, for students at the elementary school level.

While older audiences might find the the video's delivery heavy handed, children will certainly get the point, which is we need to take better care of the planet.

Information on dolphins and their environment is delivered in a straightforward style, complete with a list of action items at the conclusion of the film.

The story of two sisters learning about dolphins is little more than window dressing. It's a good vehicle for disseminating information, but there's not enough to it to engage the attention of anyone already familiar with the subject.

The film introduces its audience to the work of Earthtrust Hawaii at Sea Life Park and offers a companion curriculum guide for grades 4 through 12. A sample of the guide offered a diversity of suggestions for teachers, but those with older students might want to use the film to supplement the guide, rather than the reverse.

But "Hawaii's Ocean Angels" offers an appealing resource for primary school instructors looking to introduce students to marine mammals and ecological principles. Sports videographer Ray Hollowell delivers lovely images and crisp underwater footage throughout the film. And producer Hollowell and his team demonstrate talent and a clear passion for their subject.

An animated host will guide viewers through the company's next film, which will have a similar theme, according to Hollowell.

For more information, visit www.oceanangelhawaii.com.

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