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Marking reindeer, Finnmark, Norway For the Sami, melting and warming Arctic areas mean more accessible Arctic areas. As the Arctic become more accessible, indigenous people in these areas will face major cultural and economic changes, requiring an underst...

By Lawrence Hislop

Reindeer herding (Rangifer Tarandus), Finnmark, Norway Increases in temperature and precipitation can affect Reindeer pastures in a variety of ways that may influence conditions for reindeer. For instance, increased temperature in autumn can delay both the arrival of snow, a...

By Lawrence Hislop

Traditional reindeer herding practices, Finnmark, Norway Reindeer herding is a practice traditionally undertaken by the Sami people, who have been doing it since the 17th century. They herd their reindeer across the land spanning Northern Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia, le...

By Lawrence Hislop

By Lawrence Hislop

Reindeer herding, Finnmark, Norway Reindeer herding is a practice traditionally undertaken by the Sami people, who have been doing it since the 17th century. They herd their reindeer across the land spanning Northern Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia, le...

By Lawrence Hislop

Boats in Port, Uumannaq, Greenland Uummannaq is 700km North of the Arctic Circle, just North of Disko Island, Greenland. It experiences three months of the famous Midnight Sun - between May and August. The major industries (fishing and seal hunting) rely ...

By Lawrence Hislop

Fish market Tuna fishing is a fundamental part of the economy and Seychelles is home to the Indian Ocean Tuna (IOT) factory, one of the largest tuna canning plants in the world. Tuna make an annual migration right through the midd...

By Lawrence Hislop

Fish market It so happens that Tuna make an annual migration right through the Seychelles, making it ideally placed for Tuna fishing. The Indian Ocean Tuna (IOT) factory, one of the largest tuna canning plants in the world, is house...

By Lawrence Hislop

Fishing vessels at port In the Seychelles the fishing industry is thriving, especially Tuna fishing. Commercial fishing is now at a point where it is as strong an industry in the region as tourism.

By Lawrence Hislop

Mining machinery Mining is a global industry that underpins industrial development in many regions. It is a key sector not only because it is the source of essential raw materials, but also because it potentially leads to economic and so...

By Lawrence Hislop

By Lawrence Hislop

Aerial view of the old runway now used for housing Shishmaref is facing evacuation due to rising temperatures which are melting and destroying the protective barrier of sea ice that keeps sea surges away from the island. The runway of the international airport, visibl...

By Lawrence Hislop

Seal hunters near Ilulissat, Greenland Seal hunting is only legal in 5 countries: Greenland, Norway, Nambia, Russia and Canada. Traditionally, seal hunting, whaling and fishing have been the basis of the economy for the local Inuit population. Hunting in summ...

By Lawrence Hislop

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