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Arctic Cliffhangers Trailer Video

Arctic Cliffhangers is a film that tells the story of how seabirds are unlocking the secrets of a changing Arctic marine ecosystem, and how these animals provide vital information to guide in our understanding of climate change. The story follows biologist and filmmaker Steve Smith as he travels to the stunning colonies of cliff-dwelling seabirds of the eastern Canadian Arctic. While living out on the land with scientists and Inuit, he learns about the dramatic complexity of the polar marine ecosystem and he discovers how reduced sea ice cover is influencing marine life in Arctic waters, altering the way of life of northern peoples.

The film spotlights and interprets aspects of the biology and life history of seabirds and provides insights into the interactive role that humans play in affecting ecosystem balance. In addition to communicating some of the latest scientific findings on polar marine research, Arctic Cliffhangers also celebrates the age-old hunting traditions carried on by the human inhabitants of the Arctic.

Three seabird colonies are highlighted in the film, each unique and stunningly panoramic. Here is an Arctic that is little known, yet surprisingly colourful and teeming with life: a dramatic landscape with hundreds of thousands of seabirds milling and careening into a veritable feast for the eyes. Researchers descend the cliff rim to glean knowledge about the changing Arctic ecosystem, going about their daily routines roped and suspended in a world abuzz with this prolific life. Away from the colonies, Inuit and Newfoundland subsistence hunters take us out with them onto the sea, then back to their camps and homes to reflect upon the importance of seabirds to their diets and cultural traditions.

Narrator Steve Smith guides us on a journey of discovery and wonderment, his personal quest to explore the Arctic ecosystem and better understand how all species are being affected by the widespread effects of global climate change. A must see for anyone concerned about the future of life on earth!

Comments on "Arctic Cliffhangers Trailer"

Beautiful views ! ...
Beautiful views ! Thanx for sharing a piece of this movie on the net. Wish I could see more of? this movie.

Bravo, Julia; Steve ...
Bravo, Julia; Steve!!!! Just? beautiful..sj