Ringed Seal on Petermann Glacier

A ringed seal spotted in a melt pool on the front of the tongue of the Petermann glacier.

Unique identifier: GP01ZWJ

Type: Image

Shoot date: 13/07/2009

Locations: North America, Petermann Glacier, Western Greenland

Credit line: © Nick Cobbing / Greenpeace

Size: 3320px × 4980px 6MB

Ranking: ★★★★★★ (B)

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Glaciology Research in Western 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 first section of the three-part tour, scientists conduct important glaciology research on Petermann and Humboldt glaciers in Western Greenland.

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Arctic Tour 2009 (Photo & Videos)

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