Blue Carbon is told through the perspective of Grammy-nominated music producer, DJ, and environmental toxicologist Jayda Guy. Featuring a score by RZA and music by Seu Jorge, the documentary brings together science and storytelling to examine the emerging role of coastal ecosystems in addressing climate change. Filmed in the United States, Senegal, Vietnam, France, Colombia, and Brazil, the film explores the science behind “blue carbon,” the ability of salt marshes, seagrasses, and mangroves to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Through encounters with wildlife such as Florida manatees, humpback whales, and the American crocodile, and by highlighting community-driven conservation efforts, the documentary offers a thoughtful look at both the urgency and the potential of protecting these vital ecosystems.

The film is 1 hour and 24 minutes, not rated, and made possible through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Tangled Bank Studios. The program is free and open to the public.