The Secrets from Ikka: a little story of making a big difference

Hundreds of mysterious columns grow out of a seabed deep inside a fjord in southern Greenland. They are formed by one of the rarest minerals in earth, ikkait, which is stable only in cold Arctic water. It is like a cold coral reef in the Arctic, and inside the reef thrive myriads of life never seen before life thrive. But for how long, considering global warming? The majestic columns have started to crumble, and a biological gem is about to be lost from the planet - forever.


The film portrays three scientists' journey into unlocking the biology of the hidden life forms inside the reef. The deeper they search, the more it becomes clear that the secret life here in the Arctic may hold answers to some of humankind's biggest questions. "The Secrets from Ikka: a Little Story of Making a Big Difference" is a story of an incredible ecosystem that was discovered just in time.

Produced by Nature Science 2008.
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Format: HD
Language : English
Entire length: 48 min / commercial hr.

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