Marine litter

In Greenland we are collecting marine litter data for the Coastal Marine Litter Observatory using drone photogrammetry. We fly our drones on automated missions and map the shoreline for trash. This produces actionable data for decision-makers and for further research.

Persistent organic pollutants sampling

In Svalbard We gathered snow samples for the SVAL-POPs project (Gdansk Technical University). Persistent organic pollutants are man-made and dangerous to both wildlife and humans. We gathered samples from several different locations that could only be accessed by the combination of sailboat and skis. The project created better methods for evaluating the amount of persistent organic pollutants in snow.

Dr. Sohvi, our own researcher

Sohvi is a postdoctoral researcher at the Arctic Centre, University of Lapland. Her research focuses on the changing Arctic environment and politics. Along our journey she conducts interviews, makes observations and gets an unique perspective on the areas of her interest.

Snowpack data

In Iceland we gathered snow pit data for the CHARTER Arctic “Secrets of Snow” project. Special interest was in ice crusts that are formed by rain-on-snow events. Such layers affect plant overwintering and animal movemen. These icy layers are thought to be becoming more common due to climate change.

Glacier drone photography

in Northern Norway Juho took drone photos of the hard-to-reach glacier fronts. Access was by boat and hiking. The photos were added to Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate's Glacier Atlas, which is a database used by researchers and authorities. The information is used to observe and determine changes that are happening in the glaciers.