Name: The invisible life hidden beneath Antarctica's ice
Uploaded: 2020-07-14T15:12:41Z
Duration: 5 min 47 s
Description: In this tour of the microscopic world, explorer and artist Ariel Waldman introduces the charismatic creatures lurking beneath Antarctica's massive ice sheet, the largest on earth. From "cuddly" water bears to geometric algae made of glass, Waldman shows how this seemingly barren landmass is actually a polar oasis of life -- if we just know where to look.

In this tour of the microscopic world, explorer and artist Ariel Waldman introduces the charismatic creatures lurking beneath Antarctica's massive ice sheet, the largest on earth. From "cuddly" water bears to geometric algae made of glass, Waldman shows how this seemingly barren landmass is actually a polar oasis of life -- if we just know where to look.

Ariel Waldman: The invisible life hidden beneath Antarctica's ice

The invisible life hidden beneath Antarctica's ice

Exploring Antarctica's invisible ecosystems reveals microorganisms sculpting our planet's air and oceans, from diatoms to tardigrades.

Beneath Antarctica's ice, a hidden world thrives, hosting extremophiles in cryoconite holes and microbes in subglacial ponds.

Unveiling the microcosm under our feet and Antarctica's ice, we discover a symbiotic planet alive with unseen, charismatic life.