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By Alyssa Stoller
June 20, 2021

The Norwegian Coast: Whales, Mountains and Tides

Written by Giulia Ercolett, Aksel Engebraten Ørstavik and Tord Karlsen Hello again from Barba! We’re …

By Alyssa Stoller
June 8, 2021

Smooth Sailing

Written by Kristine Berg and Marta Trodahl A’hoy land! We’re now more than halfway through the …

June 3, 2021

CHAPTER 1 – MEET THE TEAM – THE NORWEGIAN COAST

May 31, 2021

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We have officially completed Chapter 1 of Arctic S

We have officially completed Chapter 1 of Arctic Sense - the Norwegian Coast.

As expected with all ocean expeditions, there were some twists and turns along the way. However, we can confidently say that the first leg of the expedition was executed relatively smoothly with some fantastic encounters.

Read more about the first weeks of Arctic Sense in our latest blog: ‘ The Norwegian Coast: Whales, Mountains and Tides’.
Written by @giulia_ercoletti @tordkarlsen and @aksel.orstavik
Media by @tordkarlsen
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Next up - Svalbard!

📷 by @tordkarlsen

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A few shots of our close encounter with the larges

A few shots of our close encounter with the largest toothed predator on earth!

📸 by @tordkarlsen

@andreas.b.heide @giulia_ercoletti @aksel.orstavik @martatrodahl

#whale #norway #northernnorway #vesterålen #andøya #whales #ocean #sea #research #expedition #norge #spermwhale #wildlife #oceans #explore #adventure #wildlifephotography

Using hydrophones to detect sperm whale clicks, an

Using hydrophones to detect sperm whale clicks, and binoculars for visual surveys, the crew works on locating sperm whales in the deep waters of Bleik canyon.

📸 by @tordkarlsen

@andreas.b.heide @giulia_ercoletti @martatrodahl @aksel.orstavik

#arcticsense #barba #expedition #whales #ocean #research #norway #andøya #northernnorway #vesterålen #bleik #sea #explore

The early days of Arctic Sense began with an incre

The early days of Arctic Sense began with an incredible reunion.

We had the privilege of spending some time with Hvaldimir the beluga whale along the Norwegian coast. Although still a wild animal, Hvaldimir is extremely inquisitive - seeking social and physical interactions with humans.

We hope to see Hvaldimir for the coming years and are grateful for the experience of meeting such an incredible animal.

📷 by @tordkarlsen

#barbaboat #arcticsense2021 #hvaldimir #beluga #whale #norway #norwaywhales #arcticwhales #arcticresearch #curiouswhale

The Barba crew first encountered Hvaldimir back in

The Barba crew first encountered Hvaldimir back in November 2019 - a now internationally famous beluga whale.

Hvaldimir was first spotted in Norwegian waters in mid-Spring of 2019, wearing a harness with an unfounded inquisitive behaviour. Although it is still unclear the origin of where Hvaldimir came from, it is rumored that was trained by the Russian Navy. However, one thing is clear, Hvaldimir unlike many whales is extremely curious in humans and personal connection. It is one of life’s greatest privileges for a whale to take an interest in you - to stare directly into their eyes is an indescribable feeling.

Due to Hvaldimir’s unprecedented nature and unclear origins, his well-being also became a major concern. Would Hvaldimir always make the best decisions around humans and would humans know how to safety behave around a whale with such unusual behaviour?

In 2019 @hughfrancisanderson and the rest of the Barba team explored Hvaldimir’s unique situation for the story cover of issue 13 of @oceanographic_mag.
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Flash-forward to June 2021 and the Arctic Sense crew was reunited with their old friend. As marine biologist @giulia_ercoletti notes, unlike most whales, it was clear during their encounter that Hvaldimir craved social and physical interaction. However, the crew was very conscious of their interactions with Hvaldimir and remained respectful of his time and space.

📹 Find out more about by watching the short video by @tordkarlsen above.

Thank you Hvaldimir for the incredible encounter.

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Before heading out to Bleik canyon, the crew took

Before heading out to Bleik canyon, the crew took a closer look at Bleiksøya. With 160 000 puffins during the breeding season, this scenic island hosts one of the biggest puffin colonies in Norway.

📸 by @tordkarlsen

@andreas.b.heide @martatrodahl @aksel.orstavik @giulia_ercoletti

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Strong winds and tight navigation when arriving Bl

Strong winds and tight navigation when arriving Bleik, putting Barba and her crew in their natural element 🌊

📸 by @tordkarlsen

@giulia_ercoletti @aksel.orstavik @andreas.b.heide @martatrodahl

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Stopping by Trollfjorden, one of Norways magnifice

Stopping by Trollfjorden, one of Norways magnificent fjords, on our transit to Tromsø.

📸 by @tordkarlsen

@andreas.b.heide @aksel.orstavik @giulia_ercoletti @martatrodahl

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