Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Sermilik-Fjord-in-Greenland-27MZIFLOA8YK.htmlConceptually similarHelheim Glacier in GreenlandGP01U05Completed★★★★Helheim Glacier in GreenlandGP01U0SCompleted★★★★Remote Camera over Helheim GlacierGP01U0BCompleted★★★★Berg Calved from Helheim Glacier in GreenlandGP01TYRCompleted★★★★Bergs Calved in GreenlandGP01TZJCompleted★★★★★★Berg Calved from Helheim Glacier in GreenlandGP01TYSCompleted★★★★★★MY Arctic Sunrise in GreenlandGP01U0HCompleted★★★★★★Berg Calved from Helheim Glacier in GreenlandGP01ZXPCompleted★★★★★★Melt Pool on Helheim Glacier in GreenlandGP01TZ1Completed★★★★View AllGP01U0RSermilik Fjord in GreenlandThe Sermilik fjord in front of the Helheim glacier is choked with bergs and smaller ice debris, making the work of gathering scientific data from the waters underneath, a challenging prospect. The MY Arctic Sunrise and her crew are facilitating the field work of oceanographers from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, in order to calculate the impact of ocean warming on east Greenland's outlet glaciers. The scientists are keen to ascertain whether subglacial melting may be driven by contact with subtropical water - a field where little research exists.Locations:Eastern Greenland-Helheim Glacier-North America-Sermilik FjordDate:21 Aug, 2009Credit:© Nick Cobbing / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5191px X 3460pxKeywords:Aerial view-Climate (campaign title)-Climate change impacts-Cold-Day-Fjords-Glaciers-Ice-Icebergs-KWCI (GPI)-Melting-Mountains-Outdoors-Research-ScientistsShoot:Glaciology Research in Eastern GreenlandIn 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.')
