Recent News
The most recent news includes:
1. **Ocean Albatros Cruises to East Greenland**: A detailed review of the Ocean Albatros cruise to East Greenland highlights the breathtaking landscapes, engaging lectures, and unique experiences. The cruise offers dramatic vistas of colossal rock formations and icebergs, with passengers enjoying mostly glorious weather. The expedition leader’s narrative about his military service in the Sirius Patrol and the afternoon lecture about Danish explorer Ejnar Mikkelsen were among the highlights. The cruise also included a visit to Ittoqqortoormiit, where passengers met Greenlanders and had the chance to see a polar bear skin hanging on a rack.
2. **Smoke in the Cockpit**: A recent incident involving a Rise Air plane forced pilots to don oxygen masks and declare an emergency due to a windshield electrical fault. Although the situation was minor, it led to a precautionary landing at the Prince Albert Airport. The plane is being inspected and is expected to return to service after passing internal safety checks.
3. **Coastal Wolves**: Coastal wolves in Canada have been observed swimming 6-7 miles between islands in cold water. These wolves have adapted their diet to their seafaring surroundings, including salmon, shellfish, birds, and marine mammals. Despite threats from wolf hunting and habitat destruction, the coastal wolf population is believed to be around 350 individuals and is supported by local indigenous communities.
4. **European Polar Board News**: The European Polar Board has announced the program for the 2024 European Polar Science Week, which will take place in Copenhagen from September 3 to 6. The event includes a scientific session on the High North and Far South from European and regional perspectives. The board has also welcomed a new Project Officer, Marije Tempel, who conducted her Master research on Svalbard.
