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Melting Sea Ice, North coast of Taimyr, July 1990 Within the former German-Soviet Environmental Agreement in the years 1989-1991 3 biological expeditions to the Taimyr peninsular in northernmost Siberia were performed. They laid the ground for a partnership agreement be...

By Peter Prokosch

Melting Sea Ice, North coast of Taimyr, July 1990

Shorthorn sculpin (Myoxocephalus scorpius), Rhodolith Reef, Kongsfjord, Finmark, Northern Norway Shorthorn sculpin (Myoxocephalus scorpius) on a shipwreck in Kongsfjord

By Kongsfjord International Scuba School

Shorthorn sculpin (Myoxocephalus scorpius), Rhodolith Reef, Kongsfjord, Finmark, Northern Norway

Rhodolith Reef, Kongsfjord, Finmark, Northern Norway A current exposed rocky wall in Kongsfjorden. This is a typical vertical surface (at a depth of 5 – 17 metres) on one frequently visited dive sites with encrusting coralline algae, sea dahlias (Urtician sp.) and plumose...

By Kongsfjord International Scuba School

Rhodolith Reef, Kongsfjord, Finmark, Northern Norway

Wolffish lair, Rhodolith Reef, Kongsfjord, Finmark, Northern Norway The wolffish’s lair; the wolffish is not in the picture but the remainders of its last meal (sea shells) are still there

By Kongsfjord International Scuba School

Wolffish lair, Rhodolith Reef, Kongsfjord, Finmark, Northern Norway

Plumose Anemone (Metridium senile), Rhodolith Reef, Kongsfjord, Finmark, Northern Norway Closeup of the plumose anemone (Metridium senile)

By Kongsfjord International Scuba School

Plumose Anemone (Metridium senile), Rhodolith Reef, Kongsfjord, Finmark, Northern Norway

Common Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Rhodolith Reef, Kongsfjord, Finmark, Northern Norway A shallow sublittoral reef that is moderately current exposed; in high summer (early August) the water is green and full of nutrients; common jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) are a feast for plumose anemones (Metridium senile)...

By Kongsfjord International Scuba School

Common Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Rhodolith Reef, Kongsfjord, Finmark, Northern Norway

Common Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Rhodolith Reef, Kongsfjord, Finmark, Northern Norway A shallow sublittoral reef that is moderately current exposed; in high summer (early August) the water is green and full of nutrients; common jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) are a feast for plumose anemones (Metridium senile)...

By Kongsfjord International Scuba School

Common Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Rhodolith Reef, Kongsfjord, Finmark, Northern Norway

Common Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Rhodolith Reef, Kongsfjord, Finmark, Northern Norway A shallow sublittoral reef that is moderately current exposed; in high summer (early August) the water is green and full of nutrients; common jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) are a feast for plumose anemones (Metridium senile)...

By Kongsfjord International Scuba School

Common Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Rhodolith Reef, Kongsfjord, Finmark, Northern Norway

Sea dahlias (Urticina eques), Rhodolith Reef, Kongsfjord, Finmark, Northern Norway Sea dahlias (Urticina eques) on a shallow sublittoral reef.

By Kongsfjord International Scuba School

Sea dahlias (Urticina eques), Rhodolith Reef, Kongsfjord, Finmark, Northern Norway

Prince William Sound from air, Alaska (June 1986) Most of the land surrounding Prince William Sound is part of the Chugach National Forest, the second largest national forest in the U.S. Prince William Sound is ringed by the steep and glaciated Chugach Mountains.

By Peter Prokosch

Prince William Sound from air, Alaska (June 1986)

Prince William Sound from air, Alaska (June 1986) Most of the land surrounding Prince William Sound is part of the Chugach National Forest, the second largest national forest in the U.S. Prince William Sound is ringed by the steep and glaciated Chugach Mountains.

By Peter Prokosch

Prince William Sound from air, Alaska (June 1986)

Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri), Copper River Delta, Alaska The Copper River Delta, which extends for 2,800 km2 is considered the largest contiguous wetlands - partly tidal flats - along the Pacific coast of North America. It is used annually by 16 million shorebirds, including t...

By Peter Prokosch

Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri), Copper River Delta, Alaska

Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival, Cordova, Alaska Each year in May the Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival is held in Cordova. The Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival provides the ideal opportunity for bird watchers to be part of this epic migration. Many activities...

By Peter Prokosch

Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival, Cordova, Alaska

Copper River Delta, Alaska The Copper River Delta, which extends for 2,800 km2 is considered the largest contiguous wetlands - partly tidal flats - along the Pacific coast of North America. It is used annually by 16 million shorebirds, including t...

By Peter Prokosch

Copper River Delta, Alaska

Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri), Copper River Delta, Alaska The Copper River Delta, which extends for 2,800 km2 is considered the largest contiguous wetlands - partly tidal flats - along the Pacific coast of North America. It is used annually by 16 million shorebirds, including t...

By Peter Prokosch

Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri), Copper River Delta, Alaska

Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival, Cordova, Alaska Each year in May the Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival is held in Cordova. The Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival provides the ideal opportunity for bird watchers to be part of this epic migration. Many activities...

By Peter Prokosch

Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival, Cordova, Alaska

Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri), Copper River Delta, Alaska The Copper River Delta, which extends for 2,800 km2 is considered the largest contiguous wetlands - partly tidal flats - along the Pacific coast of North America. It is used annually by 16 million shorebirds, including t...

By Peter Prokosch

Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri), Copper River Delta, Alaska

Cordova Harbor, Copper River Delta, Alaska Cordova and the Copper River Delta are famous for wild salmon, and much of the local economy is related to fishing and salmon processing. Each year in May the Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival is held in Cordova. The...

By Peter Prokosch

Cordova Harbor, Copper River Delta, Alaska

Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri), Copper River Delta, Alaska The Copper River Delta, which extends for 2,800 km2 is considered the largest contiguous wetlands - partly tidal flats - along the Pacific coast of North America. It is used annually by 16 million shorebirds, including t...

By Peter Prokosch

Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri), Copper River Delta, Alaska

Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri), Copper River Delta, Alaska The Copper River Delta, which extends for 2,800 km2 is considered the largest contiguous wetlands - partly tidal flats - along the Pacific coast of North America. It is used annually by 16 million shorebirds, including t...

By Peter Prokosch

Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri), Copper River Delta, Alaska

Copper River Delta, Alaska The Copper River Delta, which extends for 2,800 km2 is considered the largest contiguous wetlands - partly tidal flats - along the Pacific coast of North America. It is used annually by 16 million shorebirds, including t...

By Peter Prokosch

Copper River Delta, Alaska

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