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Fighting the Krill Collapse

In the icy waters of Antarctica, industrial trawlers strip the ocean of krill—a vital food source for whales, seals, and penguins. Krill fishing is one of the fastest-growing threats to Antarctic wildlife, yet it fuels products we don’t need: pet food, supplements, and salmon feed to turn supermarket fish pink. Through unprecedented footage and firsthand accounts, the film follows Sea Shepherd’s passionate crew on the frontlines, racing to protect one of the planet’s most fragile ecosystems.

  • Chris Roman
    Director
  • Robbie Newby
    Director
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 26 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 21, 2025
  • Country of Filming:
    Antarctica
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Chris Roman, Robbie Newby

Chris is an activist and filmmaker by heart telling engaging stories from all over the world. For a decade, he has worked for well-known public broadcasters directing award-winning documentaries. In 2022, he joined the ocean conservation organization Sea Shepherd. From the Mediterranean Sea to West Africa, and as far as Antarctica, Chris has documented the fight to protect the ocean, capturing both the beauty of our planet and the unseen destruction caused by human activities.

Robbie Newby is a filmmaker from Cornwall with over 25 years’ experience. He began at BBC Wales, designing graphics for news and sport before moving into directing and production. After working across music, fashion, and film, he shifted towards ethical storytelling following a campaign with Vivienne Westwood for PETA. Since 2016, he has worked extensively with Sea Shepherd Global filming at sea, sharing stories from across the Mediterranean, Africa, Central America and Antarctica.

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Director Statement

Antarctica is one of the last remaining wildernesses on Earth. Sailing across the Southern Ocean was both a great challenge and a dream come true. Filming in these harsh conditions was extremely demanding, yet deeply rewarding. The moment we saw these massive krill trawlers ploughing through waters teeming with wildlife, it became clear: this destruction had to be documented. What is happening in Antarctica cannot remain invisible.