A poetic essay on the sci-fi industry of contemporary aquaculture, Walking Fish paints a vivid portrait of the future of fish farming. If climate change entails a retreat from the oceans, then what will fishing look like with no sea and no fishermen?

Imagine a world where fishing is no longer practiced at sea, but on land. Where scientific advances have responded to climate pressures with a retreat from the seas. This is the world of Walking Fish, a feature documentary on aquaculture, climate adaptation, and the future of food. 

Spanning iconic fisheries across both sides of the Atlantic—from the waters of New England, Maine to the ambitious 'Food Valley' of the Netherlands—this documentary explores the seismic shifts from ocean-based fisheries to land-based aquaculture. As climate change disrupts marine life, the documentary delves into the lives of those at the forefront of this transition: From small family run fisheries to the scientists at Wageningen University and workers at innovative facilities like Kingfish Zeeland, who are redefining fish farming by raising species such as yellowtail on land, promising to reduce the industry's ecological footprint.

The film navigates through the technological landscapes of modern aquaculture, exploring cutting-edge developments such as the automation of fish farming through machine vision—techniques that promise to revolutionize the industry but also pose profound ethical and environmental questions. "Walking Fish" probes the implications of a world where the oceans may no longer be central to fishing, questioning the fate of marine ecosystems and the cultural heritage of fishing communities. 

Through poignant interviews and reflective voiceovers, the documentary crafts a narrative that is both informative and deeply evocative, prompting viewers to ponder the future of our oceans and the species that inhabit them. As it traces the ripple effects of this industrial evolution, "Walking Fish" invites viewers to reflect on the potential ramifications of abandoning traditional maritime habitats for technologically driven alternatives, challenging us to consider the balance between innovation and the sustainable management of our natural resources.