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Stone Biter – Saving the Arctic Sea Forests

“Stone Biter: Saving the Arctic Sea Forests” is an immersive and icy journey through fragile ecosystems and disappearing worlds. As Ismaele learns to navigate the cold, unfamiliar sea, he unravels the mystery of the missing kelp. Along the way, he meets scientists, volunteers, and local experts who refuse to give up on the ocean they love. Together, they’re building a new kind of movement rooted in resilience, restoration, and hope. They shed light on a complex web of ecological disruption – where exploding sea urchin populations and human impact have pushed the Arctic coast to the brink. This is a story about witnessing loss and choosing to act anyway. A visual journey through an ecosystem on the edge, “Stone Biter: Saving the Arctic Sea Forests” becomes both a wake-up call and a hopeful invitation to protect what remains and imagine how we might restore what’s been lost. Together, we might still turn the tide.

About the Filmmaker

Documentary director and Arctic wildlife cinematographer based in Tromsø, Northern Norway. His debut feature, Arctic Blue, is currently in production and has received major recognition, including the WildPitch award from National Geographic (Wildscreen 2024), the Below Zero Award (North Pitch 2024), and a “The Whickers” shortlist. Ismaele collaborates as a freelance cinematographer and drone pilot with leading productions such as BBC NHU, Silverback, Plimsoll, Deepsea, and DocLights. His work appears on BBC Studios, Netflix, SVT, NDR, and ORF.

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