22nd Annual San Francisco International Ocean Film Foundation "Off the Reef" Benefit to Recognize Ocean Conservationist and Marine Advocate Wendy Benchley.
Each year, the IOFF recognizes an Ocean Champion who has made a significant positive impact on the marine environment. In 2025, ocean conservationist, marine policy advocate and member of the Women's Diving Hall of Fame, Wendy Benchley, will be honored. Benchley is the wife of the late Peter Benchley, author of the novel "Jaws." Published by Doubleday in 1974, the story tells of a large great white shark that preys upon a fictional Long Island resort town. American director Steven Spielberg produced the namesake summer blockbuster, which won several awards for music and editing. "Jaws" was the first major motion picture to be shot on the ocean. 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the film.
"I am honored to receive this commendation," said Benchley. "Film is a powerful tool that can inspire anyone to do great things. In fact, even though the story in Peter's novel is fictional, the movie "Jaws" motivated many actual positive actions for the marine environment. In years following its release, universities saw a significant increase in the number of students applying to oceanography and marine biology programs." The evening's guests will have an exclusive look at some intriguing vintage footage recorded in Martha's Vineyard during the making of "Jaws."
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Each year, the IOFF recognizes an Ocean Champion who has made a significant positive impact on the marine environment. In 2025, ocean conservationist, marine policy advocate and member of the Women's Diving Hall of Fame, Wendy Benchley, will be honored. Benchley is the wife of the late Peter Benchley, author of the novel "Jaws." Published by Doubleday in 1974, the story tells of a large great white shark that preys upon a fictional Long Island resort town. American director Steven Spielberg produced the namesake summer blockbuster, which won several awards for music and editing. "Jaws" was the first major motion picture to be shot on the ocean. 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the film.
"I am honored to receive this commendation," said Benchley. "Film is a powerful tool that can inspire anyone to do great things. In fact, even though the story in Peter's novel is fictional, the movie "Jaws" motivated many actual positive actions for the marine environment. In years following its release, universities saw a significant increase in the number of students applying to oceanography and marine biology programs." The evening's guests will have an exclusive look at some intriguing vintage footage recorded in Martha's Vineyard during the making of "Jaws."
22nd Annual San Francisco International Ocean Film Foundation "Off the Reef" Benefit to Recognize Ocean Conservationist and Marine Advocate Wendy Benchley.
Each year, the IOFF recognizes an Ocean Champion who has made a significant positive impact on the marine environment. In 2025, ocean conservationist, marine policy advocate and member of the Women's Diving Hall of Fame, Wendy Benchley, will be honored. Benchley is the wife of the late Peter Benchley, author of the novel "Jaws." Published by Doubleday in 1974, the story tells of a large great white shark that preys upon a fictional Long Island resort town. American director Steven Spielberg produced the namesake summer blockbuster, which won several awards for music and editing. "Jaws" was the first major motion picture to be shot on the ocean. 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the film.
"I am honored to receive this commendation," said Benchley. "Film is a powerful tool that can inspire anyone to do great things. In fact, even though the story in Peter's novel is fictional, the movie "Jaws" motivated many actual positive actions for the marine environment. In years following its release, universities saw a significant increase in the number of students applying to oceanography and marine biology programs." The evening's guests will have an exclusive look at some intriguing vintage footage recorded in Martha's Vineyard during the making of "Jaws."
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Each year, the IOFF recognizes an Ocean Champion who has made a significant positive impact on the marine environment. In 2025, ocean conservationist, marine policy advocate and member of the Women's Diving Hall of Fame, Wendy Benchley, will be honored. Benchley is the wife of the late Peter Benchley, author of the novel "Jaws." Published by Doubleday in 1974, the story tells of a large great white shark that preys upon a fictional Long Island resort town. American director Steven Spielberg produced the namesake summer blockbuster, which won several awards for music and editing. "Jaws" was the first major motion picture to be shot on the ocean. 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the film.
"I am honored to receive this commendation," said Benchley. "Film is a powerful tool that can inspire anyone to do great things. In fact, even though the story in Peter's novel is fictional, the movie "Jaws" motivated many actual positive actions for the marine environment. In years following its release, universities saw a significant increase in the number of students applying to oceanography and marine biology programs." The evening's guests will have an exclusive look at some intriguing vintage footage recorded in Martha's Vineyard during the making of "Jaws."
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