under antarctic ice

2022-2025

this film documents an epic expedition to answer the question: how did life begin? by studying microbial mats beneath antarctic glacial lakes, scientists will use findings about their morphology to understand the evolution of oxygen on our planet and guide the search for life on other planets.

resilient: a film about restoring our terrestrial and underwater forests through a united community

2023-2024

the film will synthesize scientific and community voices to promote healing conversations around the development of state-implemented management plans.

seagrass transplant and restoration tutorials with the anthropocene institute

2022-2023

five short films demonstrate how to plan and conduct seagrass restoration projects led dr. brent hughes,

dr. kat beheshti, and dr. melissa ward

official selection of the 2022 international ocean film festival, tacoma ocean film festival & korean international ocean film festival

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2022

from kelp forests in the ocean to forests on land, lifeforms evolved together as ecosystems--where function and diversity are more than the sum of the parts. as the world changes rapidly, we must learn from nature and reflect on the strength of this diversity. stunning cinematography in this film explores how the ocean is intertwined with our lives, and why we must protect it.