Flock of Sabine's Gulls in Greenland

A flock of Sabine's Gulls (Xema Sabini) gather on an iceberg in Kane Basin. These birds are found across the Arctic region.

Unique identifier: GP01T6U

Type: Image

Shoot date: 01/08/2009

Locations: Greenland, Kane Basin, North America, Western Greenland

Credit line: © Nick Cobbing / Greenpeace

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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