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202332 minPGdocumentary

KELP!

202332 minPGdocumentary

A young filmmaker sets sail aboard the Gleaner to investigate how kelp can regenerate coastlines and replace plastics along Britain's rugged shores.

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Caylon La Mantia

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A young filmmaker sets sail aboard the Gleaner to investigate how kelp can regenerate coastlines and replace plastics along Britain's rugged shores.

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Anna Robertsdirector

Caylon La Mantiadirector

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A young filmmaker boards the Gleaner, a ship traveling along Britain's rugged coastline. She investigates how kelp can restore coastal ecosystems, support local communities, and provide alternatives to plastic. The 32-minute documentary, KELP., focuses on the potential of this seaweed to address ecological challenges. It presents a visual account of efforts to promote sustainable practices in marine environments.

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