Guillemots on a rock at Bear Island.

Greenpeace voyage to Bear Island to document its unique and pristine environment after Norwegian government grant four new licenses for drilling in the 23rd licensing round.

Bear Island has the biggest seabird colony in the northern hemisphere. Every year approx. 1.5 million birds nest here. 126 species have been registered at the island, 33 of the species actually nest on the island. Several of the nesting species are threatened or endangered such as Guillemots and kittiwakes.