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An
animator aboard SEDNA IV
One visit to SEDNA and it was love at first sight,
for the ship and for Jean Lemire's expedition. One week later, I was
on board. »
by Nicolas Brault
June 12, 2002 |
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Everything
you always wanted to know about icebergs
Once we passed through the Strait of Belle Isle a few days ago, besides
encountering hundreds of whales, we also sighted the first icebergs
of the expedition. (We must be going in the right direction!) »
by Geoff Green, logistics Co-ordinator and Arctic Advisor
July 21, 2002 |
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Sperm Whales
One of the highlights of our expedition so far was our surprise sighting
of a Sperm Whale yesterday! »
by Geoff Green, logistics Co-ordinator
and Arctic Advisor
July 24, 2002 |
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Up close with
the walrus
The crew was eagerly looking forward to this encounter with the walrus.
This repulsive-looking beast reflects the paradox of the Arctic. »
by Catherine Giroul, Co-ordinator
Educational Component
July 31, 2002 |
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Is the
polar bear a marine mammal or a land mammal?
What’s the hot topic aboard SEDNA these days? The polar bear and
its status as a marine or land mammal! The subject comes up often, especially
with all the polar bears we’ve been sighting. »
by Catherine Giroul, Co-ordinator
Educational Component
August 27, 2002 |
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SCUBA
diving in cold water
Diving in extremely cold regions is far more difficult and more dangerous
than diving in temperate or tropical waters. »
by Mario Cyr, Chief diver
August 27, 2002 |
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Thick-Billed
Murre, Uria lomvia
There is a fascinating seabird that we have been lucky enough to observe
frequently during our journey through the Arctic. It is the thick-billed
murre, also known as the arctic or northern turr by Newfoundlanders.
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by Isabelle Deslandes, Ship's doctor
September 11, 2002 |
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The origin
of whales
On the SEDNA, we’ve been very fortunate in being able to observe
several species of whales at close range. But where do these marine
mammals come from? »
by Jean Lemire, expedition leader
October 9, 2002
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A sword that
defies the imagination -- The narwhal tusk
There is a mysterious whale that inhabits our Arctic sea – an
extraordinary creature that could be mistaken for an aquatic version
of the mythical unicorn. »
by Isabelle Deslandes, Ship's doctor
October, 10 2002
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Will Commercial
Whaling Resume Again?
Over the last twenty years, whales have been protected by an international
moratorium, which prohibits their capture and mass killing. »
by Jean Lemire, expedition leader
October 10, 2002
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Sailing
the SEDNA IV
During this trip, we'll have used the sails for half of the 10,000 miles
between Cap-aux-Meules and Vancouver. »
by Sylvain Brault, skipper
October 16, 2002 |
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Photographing
the Northern Lights
Almost every night in September, when the Arctic sky is dark and clear,
sky watchers can behold the magical sight of the aurora borealis, or
Northern Lights–-dancing streams of light of all different shapes
and brightnesses. »
by Serge Boudreau, Camera and Dive Assistant
October 24, 2002 |
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