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Dogs on sea ice, Greenland Dog sledding is a mode of transport and a tradition dating back as far as the 10th Century in Greenland. Sled dog teams are usually made up of between 12-15 strong dogs.

By Lawrence Hislop

Dog sled team at rest on sea ice The beautiful Greenland sled dog is a unique breed that has adapted to the Arctic conditions. It is a direct descendant of the wolf and can howl but not bark.

By Lawrence Hislop

Puppies for future dog sledding, Greenland These puppies will become working dogs, dragging traditional sleds across sea ice, transporting Inuit locals to various hunting and fishing areas. These robust dogs live outdoors all year round and are considered to be m...

By Lawrence Hislop

Seagrass at the waterline, Seychelles The Seychelles is home to nearly 88,000 people of mixed background ancestry including French, African, Indian, Chinese and Arab. In the past 30 years much of the growth on the Islands has been led by the tourism sector w...

By Lawrence Hislop

Arctic vegetation, Norway In 2008 the United Nations Environment Program expressed extreme concern for the implications of climate change on the Arctic regions. A warming Arctic climate is projected to cause various consequences such as melting s...

By Lawrence Hislop

Traditional racks for the drying of cod (Gadus Morhua) in Lofoten, Norway The production of salt fish dates back over 1000 years in Norway and the fish has become a main ingredient in Mediterranean, West African, Caribbean, and Brazilian cuisines. In Norway the fish is dried outdoors by the...

By Lawrence Hislop

Traditional racks for the drying of cod (Gadus Morhua) in Lofoten, Norway Fish to be dried in the traditional manner in Lofoten is hung on racks for a calculated amount of time, depending on the size of the individual fish. Around 16 weeks is the average length of time for fish to dry, based o...

By Lawrence Hislop

Dried fish, traditional produce in Lofoten, Norway Fishing is a traditional practice in Lofoten, home to around 24,500 people and an area where the industry is as strong as tourism.

By Lawrence Hislop

Lofoten Scenery, Norway In 2008 the United Nations Environment Program expressed extreme concern for the implications of climate change on the Arctic regions. A warming Arctic climate is projected to change sea temperature and melt ice sheets, ...

By Lawrence Hislop

By Lawrence Hislop

Young tree plantation in Canada Sustainable forest management involves the maintenance and enhancement of forest environments, ensuring longevity of forest ecosystems while allowing the best possible environmental, economic, social and cultural opportu...

By Lawrence Hislop

Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes Weddellii), Antarctic Peninsula The Weddell Seal is the <a href=http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/11696/0> world's southern-most breeding mammal</a>, and widespread in the southern hemisphere. They are found on fast ice (that is, sea ice ...

By Peter Prokosch

Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes Weddellii), Antarctic Peninsula Weddell Seals were in the past hunted for oil, food and skins but their numbers are now fairly stable. The global population is estimated at between 500,000 and one million individuals, although a <a href=http://www.iu...

By Peter Prokosch

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga Leptonyx) and Anatrctic Skua (Catharacta MacCormicki), Antarctic Peninsula The Leopard Seal is widely distributed in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters of the southern hemisphere, and its name originates from the black spots seen on the throat. It <a href=http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist...

By Peter Prokosch

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis Papua), Antarctic Peninsula Gentoo Penguins are normally found on the shorelines of the Antarctic peninsular and on many sub-Antarctic islands. Gentoo penguins are monogamous during the breeding season, in that they stick to one partner - and some ...

By Peter Prokosch

Young Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina), Antarctic Peninsular The largest of the Antarctic seals, the Elephant Seal is recognised by the trunk-like nose and impressive size - reaching up to 5.8 metres and weighing a maximum of 3700 kg. It spends most of its time at sea, and is far ...

By Peter Prokosch

Adelie Penguin, Antarctic Peninsula Adélie penguins are named after the wife of the French Antarctic explorer Dumont d'Urville. They breed in very large colonies, often 20,000 - 30,000 birds, sometimes more than 100,000, all around the Antarctic continent....

By Peter Prokosch

Mangroves in Bali Mangroves grow in saline coastal habitats and play an important ecological role. They have a specialized root system and reproductive cycle that mean that they can thrive in salt water. There are more than 30 species gro...

By Lawrence Hislop

Young mangrove plantation on coastal Bali Once their thin root system is established, mangroves provide for a wide variety of plant and animals. Algae and plankton are rife, providing the perfect habitat for shrimp, shellfish, crabs and fish, who feed off them. ...

By Lawrence Hislop

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