How Icebergs Shape Life in the Arctic | Full Documentary

Born from Greenland’s ancient glaciers, icebergs begin extraordinary journeys through the Arctic Ocean. Guided by French philosopher and writer Olivier Remaud, this documentary follows several icebergs from their dramatic birth at the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier to their slow disappearance in the North Atlantic. Along the way, scientists and Inuit residents reveal how these frozen giants move, transform and sustain life across the Arctic. Far from being lifeless blocks of ice, icebergs create floating ecosystems. Their melting waters release minerals that feed phytoplankton, attracting krill, fish, seabirds, seals and whales. They also provide shelter, navigation landmarks and fresh water for Greenlandic communities. Through Inuit legends, climate science and a perilous dive beneath the surfac