A team of international scientists embarks on a challenging expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula, navigating the treacherous Drake Passage aboard a small sailboat. Their mission, funded by the Belgian government, is to collect baseline data on the region's marine life and ecosystems, providing crucial insights for future research on the impacts of global climate change. As they document the diverse species and navigate the icy waters, the team faces the harsh realities of the polar environment, including the presence of human-made waste and the delicate balance of an ecosystem that is increasingly vulnerable to human activity.