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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 on sea ice Traditional dog sledding near Uummannaq, Greenland in May 2009. The image demonstrates the possibility to travel over sea ice during spring/summer 2009. Recent comparison can be made to the total lack of sea ice througho...

By Lawrence Hislop

Dog sledding on sea ice, Greenland The small island of Uummannaq lies on the west coast of Greenland, where more than 80% of the land is covered by an ice cap that is in places, up to 4km thick. Local Inuit residents rely very strongly on traditional hunt...

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

Fishing hole in the ice, Greenland The small island of Uummannaq lies on the West coast of Greenland, where more than 80% of the land is covered by an ice cap that is in places, up to 4km thick. Local Inuit residents hunt and fish from the sea ice, or tra...

By Lawrence Hislop

Dog sled team at rest on sea ice The Greenland sled dog and Inuit sled dog are primitive ancestors. The Greenland breed was brought to the country by Thule Culture in 1100 A.D. and has been isolated on the island ever since.

By Lawrence Hislop

Dog sled team on sea ice Contrary to popular imagery, pure-breed sled dogs in Greenland do not have blue eyes. These tough dogs have a primitive digestive system requiring a 50% fat intake. These dogs have taken explorers to both Poles.

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

Local on sea ice in Uummannaq, Greenland Surface melt water nearly 6 cm thick covers the still frozen sea ice near Uummannaq, where the local Inuit population rely heavily on ice coverage for fishing and travel by traditional dog-sled.

By Lawrence Hislop

Snow mobile travel over sea ice in Uummannaq, Greenland Locals in Uummannaq rely very strongly on traditional practices to catch seals, polar bears, walruses and whales. Hunting and fishing are the major industries here and locals make use of snow-mobiles and dog-sleds in ord...

By Lawrence Hislop

Snow mobile travel over sea ice in Uummannaq, Greenland In July 2009, the Arctic sea ice extent for the month of July was the third lowest for that month in the satellite record, after 2007 and 2006. The average rate of melt in July was nearly identical to that of July 2007. ...

By Lawrence Hislop

Snow mobile travel over sea ice in Uummannaq, Greenland Given that Greenland locals depend on marine life for a food source and as the basis of their economy, the effects of climate change could be devastating here, as the air temperature rises, melting sea ice and restrictin...

By Lawrence Hislop

Sea ice landscape in Uummannaq, Greenland Surface melt water nearly 6 cm thick covers the still frozen sea ice near Uummannaq, where the local Inuit population rely heavily on ice coverage for fishing and travel by traditional dog-sled.

By Lawrence Hislop

Halibut (Reinhardtius Hippoglossoides) on drying racks, Uummannaq, Greenland Halibut is a deepwater fish found in abundance in the fjords of West Greenland, where it has been harvested for centuries and is considered a delicacy when air-dried outdoors for a number of months .

By Lawrence Hislop

Halibut (Reinhardtius Hippoglossoides) hanging from traditional drying racks in Uummannaq, Greenland Fishing is a traditional practice in Lofoten, home to around 24,500 people and an area where fishing is as strong an industry as tourism.

By Lawrence Hislop

Halibut processing, Uummannaq, Greenland Halibut fishing and preparation is a major industry in Uummannaq, where in Winter, fishing boats are replaced with traditional dog sleds. In 2010 the IUCN added the Greenland Halibut to the seafood red list of Threaten...

By Lawrence Hislop

Halibut fishing, Uummannaq, Greenland Dog sleds, snowmobiles and cars can be found on the sea ice around Uummannaq, where traditional practice meets modernity in the name of fishing.

By Lawrence Hislop

Preparations for ice fishing in Uummannaq, Greenland A youngster prepares fishing tackle on the sea ice.

By Lawrence Hislop

Halibut fishing, Uummannaq, Greenland Halibut is fished in Greenland year round from boats, or from holes in the ice that are reached by dog sled.

By Lawrence Hislop

Ice hole for Halibut fishing in Uummannaq, Greenland Halibut is fished in Greenland year round from boats, or from holes in the ice that are reached by dog sled.

By Lawrence Hislop

Boats in the ice, Uummannaq, Greenland The port on the small island of Uummannaq is not deep enough to allow cruise ships in, but sufficiently deep for fishing vessels and motorboats.

By Lawrence Hislop

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