Barren Island, home to India’s only active volcano, leads a double life. Rising from the Andaman Sea, it is shaped by volcanic eruptions and the destruction they bring. And yet beneath the scorched surface, one of the region’s most vibrant reefs thrives. The island is a living paradox, born from fire and ash.
A Roundglass Sustain filmDirected by Biont
Updated December 15, 2025
A Roundglass Sustain filmDirected by Biont
Updated December 15, 2025
6 min watch
Barren Island, home to India’s only active volcano, leads a double life. Rising from the Andaman Sea, it is shaped by volcanic eruptions and the destruction they bring. And yet beneath the scorched surface, one of the region’s most vibrant reefs thrives. The island is a living paradox, born from fire and ash.
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About the Authors
Biont
a 'team of four friends', tells stories through visual media, with a mission to connect people with science, beauty and threats of our natural world.
Sustain Team
We are a driven group of people from diverse backgrounds, bound by an abiding love for India’s natural world.
