Trial of an Iconic Species

an illustrated screenplay

Scott Renyard

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English

Juggernaut Classics
15 December 2023

International economic & trade law; Marine biology; Conservation of the environment

The mighty Fraser River sockeye populations are in trouble. In the early 1990s, millions of fish started to disappear, and fisheries scientists and managers were stumped as to why. Was it because of climate change? Poaching on the high seas? A fluke of nature? In a desperate effort to solve the mystery - or at least appease the public - the Canadian Government commissioned an inquiry, which later became known as the Cohen Commission or Cohen Inquiry, and put the decline of the Fraser River sockeye on trial. Dozens of lawyers representing multiple stakeholders appeared at the Inquiry to present their theories, their views, and the results of numerous scientific studies.

The Inquiry was recorded on camera by an independent filmmaker - perhaps a first in the history of Canadian federal inquiries. That filmmaker was often the only outside witness during the Inquiry's most riveting and revealing testimony. This book peels back the testimony of scientists and bureaucrats who revealed previously undisclosed information, much of it shocking - and all of it enlightening.

The Inquiry was criticized for not finding the smoking gun. But the terms of reference set by the Government insisted that no blame should fall on anyone. This requirement itself suggests that politics may play a larger role than anything else in the demise of the iconic Fraser River sockeye.

By: Scott Renyard
Imprint: Juggernaut Classics
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 494g
ISBN: 9781998836567
ISBN 10: 1998836568
Pages: 274
Publication Date: 15 December 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Scott Renyard is a filmmaker, author, and scientist. He wrote and directed the feature documentaries: ""The Herring People"", ""The Pristine Coast"", ""The Unofficial Trial of Alexandra Morton"", ""Trial of An Iconic Species"" and ""Who Killed Miracle?"" He also created, wrote, and directed the upcoming seven-part bio series ""The Firekeepers"". His talents go beyond the documentary genre-having created, directed, and produced two comedies: the streaming special: ""Save the Planet Already!"" and ""Pressure Point,"" a ten-part political interview series. Scott has also written a children's book, ""The Flag the Flew Up"". He is the founder of the film studio, Juggernaut Pictures, and the streaming service, The Green Channel, available in 50 countries."