Permalink: https://www.media.greenpeace.org/archive/Volunteer-Deckhand-on-Arctic-Tour-to-Svalbard-27MZIFJ69DG68.htmlConceptually similarVolunteer Deckhand on MY Arctic Sunrise Tour to SvalbardGP0STQ1KQCompleted★★★★Crew Member Onboard Arctic Sunrise in SvalbardGP0STQ1L0Completed★★★★Sinja Scholz onboard the Arctic Sunrise in SvalbardGP0STQ1KPCompleted★★★★Martin Pedersen in SvalbardGP0STQ1KFCompleted★★★★Portrait of Crew Member in SvalbardGP0STPR5ECompleted★★★★★★Crew Member with Radio in SvalbardGP0STPR5BCompleted★★★★Portrait of Arctic Campaigner in SvalbardGP0STPR5KCompleted★★★★★★Portrait of Arctic Campaigner in SvalbardGP0STPR5GCompleted★★★★Portrait of Arctic Campaigner in SvalbardGP0STPR5LCompleted★★★★View AllGP0STPR76Volunteer Deckhand on Arctic Tour to SvalbardPortrait of Marie-Elise Bettens, volunteer deckhand, Belgium.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-SvalbardDate:6 Apr, 2016Credit:© Nick Cobbing / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5760px X 3840pxKeywords:Climate (campaign title)-Day-Eye contact-Greenpeace crew-Indoors-KWCI (GPI)-MY Arctic Sunrise-One person-Portraits-Positive mood-Pumpkins-Save the Arctic (campaign title)-WomenShoot: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:Celebrating Women Power!MY Arctic Sunrise Tour to Svalbard (All Photographers & Videos)