On trips to the Arctic and Antarctic, lectures, films and other presentations are an essential part of the voyage. This is because guests are supposed to become ambassadors for the polar regions and be able to share their knowledge with others at home. But not...
Oystercatchers like it rather cool and can be found in summer from the coasts of Europe to Svalbard’s west coast. Picture: Stefan Leimer The inhabitants of the Sheep Islands, better known as the Faroe Islands, celebrate the beginning of spring with the punctual...
Seemingly stress-free and relaxed, a young female walrus enjoyed the sandy beach and sun on the German Baltic Sea island of Ruegen. Many tourists observed the unusual visitor, but without disturbing the animal. Image: Screenshot Video Vivica von Vietinghoff Ruegen is...
If a muskox suddenly appears, this can definitely hold potential danger. Because the actually shy herbivores are fast and have strong horns with a massive skull and horn plate. (Photo: Dr Michael Wenger) Muskoxen are one of the best known Arctic species. The brawny...
Harp seals are necessarily dependent on sea ice. Here they rest, breed and molt. Photo: Michael Poltermann via NIOZ Arctic seals, which depend on sea ice, face an uncertain future. Sea ice in the Arctic is shrinking at a rapid pace and, according to forecasts, could...
