Rivers are Life Premieres ‘The Captain & the Super Clams’
MIDLAND, Mich., June 5, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Today, Rivers are Life proudly premieres its newest film "The Captain & The Super Clams'' which takes viewers to the east coast of Florida to Indian River Lagoon. This journey brings us alongside River Heroes Dr. Todd Osbourne and fishing legend Captain Blair Wiggins, as they work to restore the clam population that was decimated by unregulated commercial clamming in the 1990s.
From being on the water each day, Captain Blair noticed a dramatic decrease in the local clam population. Clams work as natural filtration systems and the water quality began to deteriorate in their absence, creating mass algae blooms that blocked sunlight from reaching the seagrass, which is a vital part of the Indian River Lagoon’s ecosystem. Captain Blair knew that action needed to be taken to bring the clams back, so in 2019, he teamed up with Dr. Todd Osbourne and the Indian River Clam Restoration Project.
After days of searching for surviving clams, the team was only able to find 39 that survived in an area that once hosted over 9 billion clams. These 39 “super clams” were then transported to the University of Florida’s Whitney Laboratory where the team carefully bred them, producing millions of clams that were ready to be returned to the lagoon. The Indian River Clam Restoration Project team continues to carefully monitor the quality of the ecosystem by collecting data and conducting scientific water tests regularly. The team is also taking an innovative approach to building new breeding areas within the lagoon, such as using a drone to spread new clams across large areas which used to be done by hand.
"As an avid outdoor enthusiast, what was happening here in the lagoon was easily noticeable and we knew that changes needed to be made," said Dr. Todd Osbourne. "Teaming up with Blair and the Indian River Clam Restoration Project has allowed us to take a scientific approach while incorporating local knowledge and grassroots efforts from folks who love living and fishing here."
"The Captain & The Super Clams" showcases the positive impact that a local community can have on their natural surroundings. By monitoring and noticing the negative changes in the lagoon over time, the Indian River Lagoon community was able to pivot and provide resources that will help restore their local waterway, bringing a thriving clam population back to naturally filter the water.
"The Captain & The Super Clams" premieres June 5, 2024
Watch "The Captain & The Super Clams" here.
Contact Information:Katie Horning
Head of Brand, Rivers are Life Brand Division, BeAlive Inc.
khorning@gobealive.com
989-491-1019
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Ilmor and GM Marine to Display at SuperCat Fest West in Arizona
Close up of Ilmor's Supercharged 650 marinized version of the GM LT4 engine
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz., April 19, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Ilmor, a leading high-performance marine engine manufacturer, and GM Marine, a subsidiary of General Motors specializing in marine propulsion systems, are attending the SuperCat Fest West Boat Show in Lake Havasu City, a premier showcase for some the fastest pleasure boats in the world. This marks the next stop for Ilmor and GM Marine’s 2024 collaboration.
On display will be the Supercharged 650 engine, Ilmor’s marinized version of the award-winning GM LT4 engine. At the heart of the engine is the Eaton TVS Supercharger, spinning up to 20,000 RPM and producing over 9 pounds of boost, which is enough to create 650 horsepower and 665 lb-ft of torque. Developed under the collaborative expertise of Ilmor and GM Marine, the Supercharged 650 strives to provide an unparalleled boating experience through its power and reliability
Ilmor will also be displaying their MV8 570, an efficient, compact, and lightweight engine, in a beautifully dressed package. The naturally aspirated, high performance 570 HP engine is based around the GM Performance Parts modern LS architecture cylinder block. The MV8 570 utilizes sophisticated engine technologies, like variable valve timing, for overall enhanced performance, providing increased lower end torque and high RPM horsepower.
This marks the second annual SuperCat Fest West, a premier showcase for some of the fastest pleasure boats in the world. During the week, attendees can expect to see these boats on display in addition to the enjoyment of casual Fun Runs, dock parties, and the annual Poker Run. On top of that, the event will look to surpass its charitable fundraising of $200,000 the year before. SuperCat Fest West is the place to be to see the pinnacle of marine speed.
The event is set to kick off on Thursday, April 18th, at the Havasu Riviera Marina with events running throughout the weekend.
Contact Information:Nicholas Matthews
Ilmor Creative Marketing Specialist
matthewsn@ilmor.com
Kelly Grinnell
GM Marine Brand Lead
kelly.k.grinnell@gm.com
Original Source: Ilmor and GM Marine to Display at SuperCat Fest West in Arizona
