The Polar Bear Society

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112.2. Hammerfest Norway world's Northern City, population 1900, 2017 Oceania Cruise FF, Polar Bear Society Wild life Museum, Walrus, Seals, Sea Eagle, Lynx Fox, Church organ concert, Ice Breakers Nuclear powered Murmansk, Russia. Hunt for Red October base.

1951 & 1958 Cruises Norway

7/12/1951
Molde- pier scenes.
Molde and children dances.
Tromso harbor and mountains.
Mountain scenery.
Hjelmsytauren (?) Bird rock.
Honningsvag- most northern village, 90 degree lattitude.
North cape in fog. (1958)
7/18/1951
Fjords and mountains.
Trondheim and harbor.
Cataracts at Leirfoss Falls.
Kate and lilacs.
Norwegian bride costume -at Lake Stryon.
Kahop and polar bear at Hammerfest.
Fjords and mountains (1958)
Gudvengen and waterfall. (1958)
Valley at Stalheim (1958)
Videseter Hotel.
Outdoor kitchen at hotel.
Kitten at flume at hotel.
Merok- Stella Polaris at anchor.
Merok- high waterfalls.
Shimmering sea near North Cape.
Midnight sun at North Cape on horizon.
Midnight sun.
Stockholm; pier scenes and Margarita Heimberg. (1958)

Hammerfest, Norway

Hammerfest

27.09.11 - In Hammerfest

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In Hammerfest, der Nördlichsten Stadt der Welt.
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Hammerfest ist eine Kommune und Stadt im Norden Norwegens. Sie liegt auf der Insel Kvaløy im Fylke Finnmark. Hammerfest galt lange als die nördlichste Stadt der Welt, bis Honningsvåg in den 1990er Jahren Stadt-Status erhielt. Die Bezeichnung „nördlichste Stadt der Welt trifft allerdings auf Honningsvåg ebenso wenig zu, da es einige Städte gibt, die sich noch weiter nördlich befinden, wie z. B. Barrow (Alaska). Obwohl Honningsvåg nördlicher liegt als Hammerfest, darf Hammerfest aufgrund einer Vereinbarung weiterhin mit dem Slogan „nördlichste Stadt Europas für sich werben.
Der Eisbärenclub, dieser Verein hat über 200.000 Mitglieder. Jeder Besucher der Ausstellung über die Geschichte der Stadt, das Eismeer und den Walfang kann mit
einem einmaligem Beitrag Mitglied werden (The Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society). Der Eisbärenclub liegt am Hafen in der Nähe des Hurtigruten-Anlegers.
Meridianstein in dem Vorort Fuglenes, der an ein großes Vermessungsprojekt (Struve-Bogen) von Schweden, Russland und Norwegen im 19. Jahrhundert erinnert.
Der Aussichtspunkt Salen, 80 Meter über der Stadt hat man eine schöne Aussicht auf die Stadt und die Umgebung. Das Wiederaufbaumuseum zeigt den Aufbau Hammerfests nach der Zerstörung im Zweiten Weltkrieg durch deutsche Truppen.
Lutherische Kirche von Hammerfest und die gegenüber liegende Kapelle, das einzige Gebäude, das den Zweiten Weltkrieg überstanden hat. Kirche St. Michael, erbaut von deutschen Freiwilligen. Das Mosaik in der Kirche besteht aus ca. 10.000 Teilen. (aus Wikipedia)

Skandinavientour 2016 - Episode 20: HAMMERFEST

Episode 20, Tag 20: HAMMERFEST. Wir werden Mitglied im Isbjörnclub und berichten über das samische Restaurant Mikkelgammen.

Aufgenommen am: 25.08.2016

Mit dem Hurtigruten Schiff MS Nordnorge in den Trollfjord

Auf der Fahrt Richtung Süden fahren die Hurtigruten Schiffe zwischen Stokmarknes und Svolvaer in den Trollfjord. Sehr imposant. Lese mehr dazu auf meiner Homepage:

13. People in Canada take great pride in being a northern country

David Suzuki shares his insights on why the Yukon's Peel watershed requires protection, at a press conference in the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Yukon Chapter office. Filmed by Chris Rodgers.

Rentiere nahe Hammerfest in Forsol

The Arctic Circle in 2050

The temperature in the Arctic Circle is rising faster than anywhere else on Earth and the sea ice is shrinking at record levels. Scientists are forecasting that the first ice-free summer in the Arctic Ocean could be within the next 25 to 40 years. The impact, both natural and economic, will be massive. However, there is still great uncertainty about the future climatic, weather and environmental conditions facing the Arctic region. Join David Eades from BBC World and our panel of experts as they discuss the key challenges presented by the rapidly changing climate in the Arctic Circle:
- President of Iceland, Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson
- Director of the Finnish Meteorological Institute, Petteri Taalas
- Director of the Alfred-Wegener-Institute for Polar and Marine research, Karin Lochte
- President and CEO of Arctia Shipping, Tero Vauraste
- International expert in polar marine risks, Michael Kingston

Energy of Adventure, ENI, Bio oil.

Fans of Good Service i Hammerfest

Three Weeks in the Wild - British Exploring Society

Back in the summer of 2014 (yes…I’m two years late) myself and a group of other young folks headed out to Finnmark in Arctic Norway with the British Exploring Society … Ranging between 16 - 24 year olds (I had just turned 17 at the time) we set up base camp near the small Arctic village of Øksfjord, situated beneath Øksfjordjøkelen Glacier and from there travelled through the local area by foot and boat, rope and crampons … Hiking, Glacier Walking, Mountaineering and Fishing was what the groups got up to in the mountains and with the 24 hour daylight, midnight ascents of Arctic peaks happened! For 3 weeks we lived out of crammed 3 man tents, ate boil-in-a-bag food with the occasional fish and washed in bitterly cold, freezing glacier water ... Certainly was a wild experience!

Music : Ludovico Einaudi - Nuvole Bianche

Better in HD!

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My name is Red. I am 19 years old and from the UK. This short film production was filmed entirely in the Arctic with basic camera equipment when I was 17. I hope you enjoy this film and if you have any queries or questions please leave a comment below.

Thanks for watching!
Red

Hurtigruten - Refurbished MS Polarlys

Microplastics found inside Arctic beluga whales

Ocean Wise researcher says over 8 types of plastic were found in the intestines and it's difficult to determine where they came from.

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Svalbard | Wikipedia audio article

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Svalbard (; Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈsʋɑ(ː)lbɑːɾ]; prior to 1925 known by its Dutch name Spitsbergen) is a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. Situated north of mainland Europe, it is about midway between continental Norway and the North Pole. The islands of the group range from 74° to 81° north latitude, and from 10° to 35° east longitude. The largest island is Spitsbergen, followed by Nordaustlandet and Edgeøya. Administratively, the archipelago is not part of any Norwegian county, but forms an unincorporated area administered by a governor appointed by the Norwegian government. Since 2002, Svalbard's main settlement, Longyearbyen, has had an elected local government, somewhat similar to mainland municipalities. Other settlements include the Russian mining community of Barentsburg, the research station of Ny-Ålesund, and the mining outpost of Sveagruva. Ny-Ålesund is the northernmost settlement in the world with a permanent civilian population. Other settlements are farther north, but are populated only by rotating groups of researchers.
The islands were first taken into use as a whaling base in the 17th and 18th centuries, after which they were abandoned. Coal mining started at the beginning of the 20th century, and several permanent communities were established. The Svalbard Treaty of 1920 recognizes Norwegian sovereignty, and the 1925 Svalbard Act made Svalbard a full part of the Kingdom of Norway. They also established Svalbard as a free economic zone and a demilitarized zone. The Norwegian Store Norske and the Russian Arktikugol remain the only mining companies in place. Research and tourism have become important supplementary industries, with the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS) and the Svalbard Global Seed Vault playing critical roles. No roads connect the settlements; instead snowmobiles, aircraft and boats serve inter-community transport. Svalbard Airport, Longyear serves as the main gateway.
The archipelago features an Arctic climate, although with significantly higher temperatures than other areas at the same latitude. The flora take advantage of the long period of midnight sun to compensate for the polar night. Svalbard is a breeding ground for many seabirds, and also features polar bears, reindeer, the Arctic fox, and certain marine mammals. Seven national parks and twenty-three nature reserves cover two-thirds of the archipelago, protecting the largely untouched, yet fragile, natural environment. Approximately 60% of the archipelago is covered with glaciers, and the islands feature many mountains and fjords.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen are collectively assigned the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code SJ. Both areas are administered by Norway, though they are separated by a distance of over 950 kilometres (510 nautical miles) and have very different administrative structures.

Ultima Thule: Authors at 79° North

Eight authors. Seven days. 79° North.
Some of the world's finest travel authors visit the far north of Norway - the northernmost tip of Europe.

The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs invited the authors to visit Svalbard, Kirkenes, Tromsø and Hammerfest.

Publisher: The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Producer: NRK Aktivum AS

All about North Pole Travelling- Adventurous Experience 2015

In this stark frozen land at the very bottom of the Earth, there is not only beauty, but life! Come and explore it with us! Movie recorded on an Expedition Cruise to the Antarctic Circle, February/March 2011.

On Sunday 6th March we were sailing through the Drake Passage back to mainland Argentina on our ship, the MS Expedition, when a big storm blew up. The Captain reported it was a Force 12, with gusts of wind upto 70 Knots and 30-40ft waves/swell.

Certainly a lovely and exciting crossing, and totally living upto the name Drake Shake, when storms like this happen on this stretch of water. antarctica - ultimate journeys - ultimate journeys (documentary). thanks for watching.history life discovery science technology tech learning education national nature geographic earth planet channel universe culture world architecture structure building travel tourism trip vacation destination journey city ice snow frozen continent south north pole exploration adventure arctic ocean global. This April, Steve Bennett embarked on his biggest challenge to date. Accompanied by a small but mighty team, they were set to walk 60 miles, from the 89th latitude (the last degree) to the North Pole, in just 10 days. Our aim is to raise £100,000 for the Colourful Life Foundation to support the continued amazing work they do, and for The National Osteoporosis Society, a cause close to Steve's heart.Only 7 teams per year can attempt this challenge and Steve's team are the only British team to embark on it unaided and on foot this year. They were challenged with extreme temperatures, whiteout blizzards and total exhaustion. My three day visit to Moscow includes...
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TRT World - World in Focus: Hot Debate in Arctic Waters

NEW HORIZONS, NEW BOUNDARIES
The Arctic is the northernmost point of earth and a natural beauty untouched by man. Only the bravest explorers dared to go there. But that was until now. Glaciers are melting, and the receding sheet of ice is opening up new strategic sea trade routes. Ships are now able to maneuver more easily through the breaking ice and access the riches that lie under the sea bed. The Arctic region is believed to hold up to a quarter of the world’s untapped oil and gas reserves. The melting ice threatens to raise sea levels and concerns for the environment. But nations in the north have different ideas. They are already asserting their claims on the waters of the Arctic. And one of the most peaceful places on the planet is now in the crossfire of an escalating crisis.

RUSSIA MAKES FIRST MOVE
This week, Russia renewed a bid to the UN to expand its right to explore and exploit the Arctic. Its previous application in 2002 was rejected. Russia wants to increase its exclusive economic zone by more than 350 nautical miles from its northern coast. Moscow argues that the ridges of Lomonosov, Mendeleev, Alpha and Chukotskiy are part of the Russian continental shelf. If Russia’s successful, 1.2 million square kilometres of the Arctic Sea will fall into its dominion.

RACE FOR NORTH POLE
But Russia is not the only country that hopes to expand north. Denmark made a similar bid in December 2014 to expand its exclusive economic zone. Like Russia, Denmark claims the Lomonosov Ridge is part of Greenland. Norwegian prime minister Erna Solberg has previously said Norway plans to drill further north into the Barents Sea. And in 2007, Canada was angered when a Russian submarine dropped a titanium Russian flag beneath the North Pole. The US may also launch a claim - it qualifies as an Arctic country due to its control of Alaska. But in the race for resources, there is little mention of the environmental consequences the melting ice caps will have on the rest of the planet.

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