Crew on Helicopter Deck in Greenland

The deck crew of the MY Arctic Sunrise raise the rails on the helicopter deck of the ship as they prepare to leave Kangerdlugssuaq Fjord to head further north. Greenpeace is in Greenland, assisting scientists who are studying the impacts of climate change on one of the most fragile environments in the world.

Unique identifier: GP01U0P

Type: Image

Shoot date: 30/08/2009

Locations: Eastern Greenland, Kangerdlugssuaq fjord, North America

Credit line: © Nick Cobbing / Greenpeace

Ranking: ★★★★★★ (B)

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Glaciology Research in Eastern Greenland

In summer 2009, the MY Arctic Sunrise sails to the Arctic to document the dire effects climate change has on one of the most fragile environments in the world. Independent scientists use the ship, helicopter, boats and assistance of the crew, to collect data and research the impacts of climate change. During this second section of the three-part tour, scientists conduct important glaciology research in Eastern Greenland, on Helheim and Kangerdlugsuaq glaciers and their fjords. The team then transits north to work on the Nioghalvfjerdsfjorde Glacier (known as '79 Glacier.')

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