Uploaded March 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A child's imagination comes to life, to capture the true beauty of the Arctic. It is fragile, enchanting and home to some of the most unique creatures in the world, but unfortunately it is now under threat due to destructive fishing which is completely destroying life under the ice.
Because of climate change, the Arctic sea ice is in rapid retreat, and for the first time in history, destructive fishing fleets and oil companies are moving in. It's vital we move quickly to protect this unknown ocean - not destroy it before we have even glimpsed its mysteries. We must become the generation that helped save the Arctic – not destroy it.
A child's imagination comes to life, to capture the true beauty of the Arctic. It is fragile, enchanting and home to some of the most unique creatures in the world, but unfortunately it is now under threat due to destructive fishing which is completely destroying life under the ice.
Because of climate change, the Arctic sea ice is in rapid retreat, and for the first time in history, destructive fishing fleets and oil companies are moving in. It's vital we move quickly to protect this unknown ocean - not destroy it before we have even glimpsed its mysteries. We must become the generation that helped save the Arctic – not destroy it.










![There is no word – a film by Carmel Whittle
As part of the Rethinking Nature Protection art call launched by Greenpeace Canada, 5 artists have created original work envisioning what better, decolonized protection of the natural world looks like.
Written, directed and edited by Carmel Whittle, this film is about rethinking nature protection: why we should and how we can do this. The narrator describes the basis for this rethinking: we are nature and not separate from nature. Therefore taking care of nature is taking care of ourselves. She teaches us the Seven Grandfather Teachings as a profound way of bringing this understanding into our lives – only truly thriving as the environment thrives. Doing the right thing requires that we care for, nurture, and heal every element of our environments: the air, waters, rock, plants, trees and all creatures. This way of thinking is rising in the world today, and from youth to elder the understanding is growing. Please listen to these teachings, and to nature.
Learn more about Carmels vision and messages behind this film at [GP LINK].
Check out Carmels work at: www.carmelwhittle.com
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