PORTRAIT OF A SEAWEED FARMER
A film series exploring the life, work, and impact of regenerative seaweed farmer
FILM FESTIVALS
PORTRAIT OF A SEAWEED FARMER: ANA BORRERO, PhD
Portrait of a Seaweed Farmer: Ana Borrero, PhD, follows a Spanish marine scientist who leaves behind a high-stress academic career to cultivate something far more sustainable… seaweed and a life in balance. Now working in coastal Norway, Ana channels her scientific expertise into growing an industry poised to combat climate change through regenerative farming. With humor, heart, and humility, Ana reflects on her journey from a microscope-loving child to working mother of two, driven by both environmental urgency and a desire to be present for her young family. A deeply personal look at how one woman found meaning, and a future, beneath the surface. This film is part of a series funded by a grant from World Wildlife Fund, created to spotlight individuals leading the charge in ocean restoration and sustainable livelihoods.
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MEET THE SEAWEED FARMERS
Ana Borrero
A marine scientist trades academia for the open sea, discovering purpose, peace, and a powerful role in fighting climate change—one strand of seaweed at a time.
Nick Mangini
A fisherman turned seaweed farmer that has made it his mission to ensure mariculture becomes a mainstay in Alaska. He’s working hard to foster a new sustainable industry that provides renewable sources of income to his fellow fishermen as well as his local community at large.
Matt Obee
An engineer turned seaweed farmer. He’s using his technical expertise to develop processes and machinery that optimize his team’s cultivation techniques, all while raising his young children as the 4th generation of Obees to live in the area.