Open Season

Saving Grenada’s last sea turtles

Nestled in the Windward islands lies the small island of Grenada. It is home to one of the most endangered species on the planet, the hawksbill sea turtle.

Open Season is a Grenadian documentary film that tells the story of a unique and dedicated team of researchers and fishermen working to understand and protect Grenada’s last remaining sea turtles in the face of one of the world’s longest open hunting seasons for sea turtles.

Open Season was filmed exclusively in Grenada in collaboration with Ocean Spirits, the fishermen of Sauteurs and wildlife veterinarian Dr. Kenrith Carter. Open Season is narrated by Grenadian Roxanna John and, produced and directed by Nicolas Winkler.

How To Watch

  • Community Screenings

    Open Season is available at select Community Screenings in Grenada.

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  • Film Festival

    Open Season is available to view at select film festivals around the world.

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  • Pay Per View

    You can support Open Season by watching the film via pay-per-view for a small fee on Vimeo.

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  • Non Profit Groups

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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ISSUES

Grenada’s sea turtles face an uncertain future in the face of multiple threats and challenges.

You can learn more about these issues and ways to help by clicking the button below.

Quotes from Open Season

“Looking at these guys going underneath the water and then coming up with these amazing big turtles, it’s very fascinating and mindblowing that they are in the turtles’ element and still able to catch them.

— Dexton Gordon, Marine and Wildlife Conservation Student

“We know we’ve been loosing a whole heap of turtles every year, especially for the hawksbills.”

— Fisherman and Research Freediver

“Around a quarter of our females hawksbills are taken each year. The situation for hawksbills in Grenada is dire.”

— Kate Charles, Ocean Spirits Project Manager

“A big impact on the future of critically endangered hawksbill sea turtles would be to give them year round protections”

— Dr. Kenrith Carter, Wildlife Veterinarian