Permalink: https://www.media.greenpeace.org/archive/Crew-Member-of-MY-Arctic-Sunrise-in-Svalbard-27MZIFJ696UEI.htmlConceptually similarCrew Member of MY Arctic Sunrise in SvalbardGP0STPR71Completed★★★★Crew Member on MY Arctic Sunrise Tour to SvalbardGP0STQ1KECompleted★★★★MY Arctic Sunrise Moored in SvalbardGP0STPR82Completed★★★★Crew Members on MY Arctic Sunrise Tour to SvalbardGP0STQ1KLCompleted★★★★Crew Member Onboard Arctic Sunrise in SvalbardGP0STQ1L0Completed★★★★Crew Member Onboard Arctic Sunrise in SvalbardGP0STQ1KDCompleted★★★★MY Arctic Sunrise in SvalbardGP0STQ1K9Completed★★★★Greenpeace Crew and Arctic Sunrise in SvalbardGP0STQ1K5Completed★★★★Greenpeace Crew and Arctic Sunrise in SvalbardGP0STQ1K4Completed★★★★View AllGP0STPR6WCrew Member of MY Arctic Sunrise in SvalbardJavier Haber, 2nd Mate, from Argentina, prepares mooring line for attaching to 'fast' ice.The winter of 2015/ 2016 represents a record low for the yearly maximum extent of sea ice across the whole Arctic region. In Svalbard, the fjords would usually be partially covered with sea ice, but this winter most of the archipelago is surrounded by open water. The crew of the Arctic Sunrise ship, which traveled to the region during this important time, found very few patches of fast ice around the coastline. Local guides who lived on Svalbard and who joined the expedition, were surprised to see so little sea ice cover compared with previous years. Ringed seals require good sea ice to raise their young at this time of year and polar bears newly emerged from their dens, rely on healthy sea ice cover on which to hunt the seals.Locations:Arctic-Arctic Ocean-SvalbardDate:4 Apr, 2016Credit:© Nick Cobbing / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5530px X 3687pxKeywords:Climate (campaign title)-Day-Greenpeace ships-Ice-KWCI (GPI)-Mountains-MY Arctic Sunrise-Oceans (topography)-One person-Outdoors-Save the Arctic (campaign title)-Snow-WaterShoot:MY Arctic Sunrise Tour to SvalbardThe winter of 2015/ 2016 represents a record low for the yearly maximum extent of sea ice across the whole Arctic region. In Svalbard the fjords would usually be partially covered with sea ice, but this winter most of the archipelago is surrounded by open water. The crew of the Arctic Sunrise ship, which travelled to the region during this important time, found very few patches of fast ice around the coastline. Local guides who lived on Svalbard and who joined the expedition, were surprised to see so little sea ice cover compared with previous years. Ringed seals require good sea ice to raise their young at this time of year and polar bears newly emerged from their dens, rely on healthy sea ice cover on which to hunt the seals.Related Collections:MY Arctic Sunrise Tour to Svalbard (All Photographers & Videos)