Intertidal

Name: Intertidal
Released: 2026-04-18

2026

Trailer

Pioneering Asian and Native Hawaiian marine scientists grapple with questions of belonging as they confront the long history of exploitation in coral reef research. Their work questions who holds authority in science—and what is lost when indigenous perspectives are dismissed. Grounded in the Hawaiian concept of kuleana — a sacred reciprocal responsibility between people and place — they are building new research models that prioritize the needs of local communities.

Release Date

2026-04-18

Status

Released

Original Title

Intertidal

Runtime

23 min

Original Language

EN

Overview

Pioneering Asian and Native Hawaiian marine scientists grapple with questions of belonging as they confront the long history of exploitation in coral reef research. Their work questions who holds authority in science—and what is lost when indigenous perspectives are dismissed. Grounded in the Hawaiian concept of kuleana — a sacred reciprocal responsibility between people and place — they are building new research models that prioritize the needs of local communities.

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