German activist Daniel Rawer attempts to record the sound of the underwater cannons. Seismic testing uses sound waves generated by air cannons to create detailed maps of undersea areas, to determine locations for oil drilling. This kind of activity has significant impacts on whales and other wildlife in the area. Underwater sound level over 180-190 decibels is dangerous for marine mammals: if they are within 450-500 metres of the air cannons (190 dB) they will lose their hearing permanently.
Greenpeace activists approach the Rosneft-contracted vessel Akademik Lazarev, which is carrying out seismic exploration in the Russian Arctic. Activists in inflatable boats meet the seismic vessel with the banner message: "Rosneft don't kill the Arctic." Greenpeace is in the Russian Arctic to expose and confront Russian oil company Rosneft and its Western partners like Exxon Mobil, Statoil and BP, who are preparing to drill in the region.