UNDER THE KELP FOREST offers a 25-minute immersive film for planetariums plunging audiences into the depths of the underwater ecosystem in a sensorial and emotional experience that will bring attention to the ecological collapse of critical kelp forests due to climate change. Viewers witness the delicate balance of the kelp forest food web through visuals and storytelling that viscerally demonstrates the effects of removing one species caused by warming oceans and the trophic cascade that ensues.

This project utilizes innovative 360° underwater footage, Instant NeRF scans and CGI animations, enveloping audiences in the world beneath the kelp and emphasizing the interconnectedness of all life forms. The film underscores the urgency of conservation to protect marine environments and, by highlighting the beauty, vulnerability, and importance of preserving our marine ecosystems, viewers will be encouraged to actively participate in ocean preservation.

UNDER THE KELP FOREST will also have a traveling mobile inflatable dome-show, designed to reach wider, diverse and rural communities. The custom-made inflatable dome, shaped like an urchin, will enhance the experience and highlight the need for environmental stewardship.