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By Eivind Egeland Olsen
August 4, 2023

The crossing. Tromsø to Svalbard, Part 1 (Bjørnøya)

After a successful first leg of the Arctic Sense expedition up the Norwegian coast, …

By Andreas
July 20, 2023

The fin whale encounter

In 2021, we witnessed incredible feeding behavior from one of the largest animals on …

June 24, 2023

Crew of Barba boat sailing

Arctic Sense 2023 Leg 1: The Norwegian Coast

June 15, 2023

Barba sailing through Trollfjorden during Leg 1 of Arctic Sense 2023

Arctic Sense 2023 is well underway!

April 20, 2023

Into the deep

September 30, 2022

Drangarnir Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands and Iceland – the summer quest

December 10, 2021

The Arctic Sense Research Expedition – the completion and continuation

September 4, 2021

The fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus)

Svalbard-Jan Mayen field report

September 3, 2021

Arctic Sense: Jan Mayen Research

August 26, 2021

Chapter 3: Meet the team

August 20, 2021

Chapter 3: Jan Mayen

August 11, 2021

Trapped in the ice, but freed once more

August 8, 2021

Field report from the North

July 27, 2021

The King of the North and preparing to circumnavigate

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A fun and, as always, playful encounter with white

A fun and, as always, playful encounter with white-beaked dolphins during our crossing from Svalbard. In addition, visibility was rather good, so it was time to don a wetsuit and fire up the underwater scooter. Fortunately, the spectacle was captured with a 360-degree camera and can be relived by many more in times to come. With @martatrodahl @planetearthrowl @alexymaloney
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A Basking Shark 😀 They used to be plentiful, bu

A Basking Shark 😀 They used to be plentiful, but more and more are being spotted in Norwegian waters. Hopefully, we can see more of these over time. This was the second one we encountered this season. The first measured in at an estimated 9.3 meters, but this one was somewhat smaller, around 5 meters. It’s the world’s second-largest fish after the whale shark. Like its larger cousin, it’s a harmless shark that feeds on plankton, filtering the water with its mouth open. The sequence has been captured in 360 video and will be added to our educational program. Great success!
📸 topside: @_west_media_ underwater: @andreas.b.heide

Silver medalist in Rio 2016 (49erFX) @alexymaloney

Silver medalist in Rio 2016 (49erFX) @alexymaloney enjoying a different kind of ocean experience. She will help us sail from Svalbard to Northern Norway, and we are stoked to have her onboard! We most certainly still have a thing or two to learn about the finer points of sailing, and hopefully Alex will gain some insights on whales and expedition sailing as well. 📸2,3,4 @georgiasphoto

A big hand of applause to @tawanda_chikasha for an

A big hand of applause to @tawanda_chikasha for an impressive performance during two and a half months onboard for the 2023 Arctic Sense expedition. After traversing the entire expanse of the Norwegian coast and venturing onward to the pack ice at 80 degrees North he encountered snow, polar bears, blue whales, and the mesmerizing pack ice for the very first time. Tawanda has now made his way back to South Africa to relish a thoroughly deserved period of rest. His primary responsibility on board centered around tending to the vessel's needs as a capable sailor. He will also be remembered for an impressive performance as a master chef, his contribution to the onboard camaraderie as well as an ever-optimistic approach to the game of dice. We look forward to welcoming him back onboard for future Barba adventures! 📸 1,2,4 @tordkarlsen 3,7,8 @antoine_drancey

@andreas.b.heide presenting at the political confe

@andreas.b.heide presenting at the political conference #Arendalsuka. The event was hosted by The Nordic Council of Ministers / @nordisksamarbejde and drew the participation of esteemed guests, including two ministers - Espen Barth Eide, the Minister of Climate and the Environment, and Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, the Minister of International Development. Accompanying them was Kikki Flesche Kleiven, the Director of the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research. Notably, the audience comprised 40 enthusiastic schoolchildren.

In addition to a presentation and discussions, we showed footage as well as an immersive 360-degree video from our 2021 Arctic Sense expedition. Furthermore, the artifacts recovered during our Svalbard expedition took center stage - a reindeer skull and a plastic barrel. Both items form an integral part of the ocean conservation narrative stemming from the expedition. A big thank you to the extended Barba team and all those who contributed to help make this happen. 📸 1 @nordisksamarbejde / Nils Arne Haagensen 2,4,8 @tordkarlsen 7, @hugopettit

In 2021, we stumbled upon a reindeer skull in the

In 2021, we stumbled upon a reindeer skull in the seemingly pristine North. It turns out that this is a common issue in Svalbard, where reindeer often entangle their antlers in various debris, leading to starvation or becoming easy prey for polar bears. 80% of the plastic pollution in the region originates from the fishing industry. The concept of accountability appears to be lost on some.

This year, we've encountered many more silent witnesses to an unfolding tragedy. Every beach we visit is strewn with fishing nets. We managed to collect one net, which we handed over to the authorities. We would have liked to collect more, but logistics are difficult here. As is the case with all our environmental challenges, a substantial collective effort is needed. However, in the end, significant changes come from the accumulation of many small efforts.

Regarding the reindeer skull we found in 2021, it will be presented at the political conference #Arendalsuka in collaboration with the Nordic Council of Ministers. As one member of the team said, "we will do it justice." It feels like we should be doing much more, but at least we are doing something. 📸@tordkarlsen

At nearly 81 degrees North, we encountered the exp

At nearly 81 degrees North, we encountered the expansive sea of pack ice, extending all the way to the North Pole. The swells prevented us from entering the pack ice, so we had to admire it from a distance. The ice plays a crucial role in the Arctic ecosystem, teeming with life—a place that leaves us yearning for more. However, for now, we're making our way south, back to southern Norway for the upcoming month. 📸@tordkarlsen with @andreas.b.heide @almualvarezf and @tawanda_chikasha

Sailing past Alkefjellet in the Hinlopen Strait, S

Sailing past Alkefjellet in the Hinlopen Strait, Svalbard, home to tens of thousands of guillemots. 📸 @tordkarlsen

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