An ode to the biodiversity and protection of the white continent

Gombessa Expedition 3 Protected by an international treaty Antarctica has been spared the effects of hunting and fishing. But signs in ice’s cyclical patterns and its biodiversity have become worrying. Connected to the planet’s global ecosystem via atmospheric circulation and ocean currents, this white haven is suffering the effects of human activities. To document and explain what is unfolding in Antarctica, photographer, diver, and marine biologist Laurent Ballesta and photographer of extreme environments Vincent Munier will be blending their artistic perspectives of a rapidly changing continent. Laurent will tackle technical and human prowess below the ice to bear witness to its remarkable underwater life. His photographs will advance knowledge on Antarctica’s unique and little-known biodiversity. On land, his eye riveted to the lens of his camera, Vincent captures snapshots of life in an Emperor Penguin colony.

Original title:

Antarctica, sur les traces de l'empereur

Release:

February 23, 2016

Original language:

French

Production country:

France

Producer company:

CNRS Images
Wild Touch Production
Andromède Océanologie
Paprika Films
ARTE

Spoken languages:

German
French

Jérôme Bouvier

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