Arctic Ocean Collection (#7)

Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus), Curious Young Bear Along Bernard Spit, A Barrier Island, During Fall Freeze Up, 1002 Area Of The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska

Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus), Young Subadult Travels Along Snowy Bernard Spit, A Barrier Island, During Fall Freeze Up, Off The 1002 Area Of The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska

Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus), Curious Young Boar On The Newly Frozen Pack Ice, Beaufort Sea, Off The 1002 Area Of The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska

Polar Bear On Melting Sea Ice, High Angle View From Cruise Ship; Svalbard, Norway

Walrusses (Odobenus rosmarus) fighting near the shore of Svalbard, Poolepynten, Norway

A herd of Walrusses (Odobenus rosmarus) at Poolepynten, Svalbard

Walrusses (Odobenus rosmarus) in a herd at Poolepynten, Svalbard, Norway

Old, Map of Eastern and Western Hemispheres, From 1875
Old black and white illustration of the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere, from the 1800 s

USA, Alaska. Wet polar bear walking along rocky shore in Denali National Park

A pair of young polar bear cubs look around the beach on the Beaufort Sea while their mother stands to look for danger, on the coast of ANWR, Alaska

Ancient map of the Arctic Region, lithograph, published in 1883
Ancient map of the Arctic Region. Lithograph, published in 1883

Leaping Across
A male polar bear leaping from one ice floe to another. Image was taken in the pack ice north of Svalbard

Floating
A small iceberg is being investigated by divers on a sunny summers day.Image was taken in the Westfjord area on the east coast of Greenland

Two orca whales pass near an iceberg in the north Arctic Ocean
Two bull killer whales pass near an iceberg in the north Arctic Ccean

Submarine USS Connecticut surfaces above the ice
Arctic Ocean, March 19, 2011 - Sailors and members of the Applied Physics Laboratory Ice Station clear ice from the hatch of the Seawolf-class submarine USS Connecticut (SSN-22)

Earth. Satellite image of the Earth, centred on North America. The North Pole is at upper centre. Water is blue, vegetation is green, arid areas are brown, and snow and ice are white

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Innuit snow village during seal hunting season, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

McClure discovers the Northwest Passage, 1850
British ship " Investigator" in Arctic ice during McClures discovery of the Northwest Passage while searching for the lost Franklin expedition, 1850

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Arctic explorer Robert Peary meeting the Relief Expedition on the Greenland Ice-cap, August 5, 1892. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The search for Sir John Franklins Arctic expedition, 1850s
" Resolute" and four other ships leaving England to search for Franklins lost Arctic expedition, 1852. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Arctic voyage of Willem Barents, 1500s
Willem Barents ship in the Artic ice, 1590s. Printed color woodcut by Gerard de Veer, 1598

Eurasia, topographic map. This map is centred on Russia, with Europe at centre left and East Asia at right. The North Pole (upper left), with Greenland shown in white

Russia, Franz Josef Land, Rubini Rock. Russian Nuclear-powered Icebreaker Yamal approaching bird cliffs

Russia, Franz Josef Land. Aerial view of Russian Nuclear-powered Icebreaker Yamal in sea-ice

Russia, Arctic Ocean, North Pole. Russian Nuclear-powered Icebreaker Yamal with tourists on ice-walk

The second German northpolar expedition to the Arctic and Greenland in 1869. Artist: Anonymous
The second German northpolar expedition to the Arctic and Greenland in 1869. Private Collection

The Teufelsschloss in Kejser Franz Joseph Fjord. The second German northpolar expedition to the Arct Artist: Anonymous
The Teufelsschloss in Kejser Franz Joseph Fjord. The second German northpolar expedition to the Arctic and Greenland in 1869. Private Collection

Icebreaker Yermak, 1898. Artist: Karasin, Nikolai Nikolayevich (1842-1908)
Icebreaker Yermak, 1898. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Perm

Icebreaker Krasin among ice floes in the Barents Sea, 1932. Artist: Anonymous, 18th century
Icebreaker Krasin among ice floes in the Barents Sea, 1932. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Arctic and Antarctic, St Petersburg

Map of Europe, c1910. Artist: Gull Engraving Company
Map of Europe, c1910. [Encyclopaedia Britannica Co]

The ships of Lord Mulgraves expedition of discovery embedded in ice in the Polar Regions, 1774. HMS Racehorse and Carcass sailed from the Nore on the sandbank of the Thames Estuary

Northern Whale Fishery, c1829. Artist: Edward Duncan
Northern Whale Fishery, c1829. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]

Flying over the Polar Wastes, 1927. From The Wonder Book of Aircraft, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co, Limited, London & Melbourne, 1927]

The cover of The Illustrated London News, 29th May 1875. Artist: WJ Palmer
The cover of The Illustrated London News, 29th May 1875. Preparing to start on a sledge journey. The British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876, led by Sir George Strong Nares

HMS Discovery and HMS Alert, British Arctic expedition, 1875. Artist: Wells
HMS Discovery and HMS Alert, British Arctic expedition, 1875. The British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876, led by Sir George Strong Nares

Whaling, Magdalene Bay, Spitzbergen, Norway, 1929

Whale blubber, Magdalene Bay, Spitzbergen, Norway, 1929

A whaler, Magdalene Bay, Spitzbergen, Norway, 1929

Amundsens airship, the Norge, over the North Pole, 1926. Raold Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer made a successful flight over the North Pole aboard the Norge on 11-14 May 1926

Ships of Willem Barents expedition to the Arctic, 1596. Barents (d 1597) was a Dutch navigator who led expeditions in 1594, 1595 and 1596-1597 in search of a Northeast Passage to Asia

Winter quarters of Willem Barents expedition to the Arctic, 1596-1597. Barents (d 1597) was a Dutch navigator who led expeditions in 1594, 1595 and 1596-1597 in search of a Northeast Passage to Asia

Willem Barents ship among the Arctic ice, 1594-1597. Barents (d 1597) was a Dutch navigator who led expeditions in 1594, 1595 and 1596-1597 in search of a Northeast Passage to Asia

Old, Black and White Illustration of Eastern Hemisphere, From 1800 s
Old black and white illustration of the Old World (Eastern Hemisphere), from 1875

Arctic fauna, lithograph, published in 1897
Arctic fauna: 1) Polar bear (Ursus maritimus); 2) Wolverine (Gulo gulo); 3) Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus); 4) Mountain hare (Lepus timidus); 5) True lemming (Lemmus); 6) Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus); 7

Arctic, Alaska, a male spruce grouse displays for females from a dead tree stump in the boreal forest of the arctic Brooks Range

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"Exploring the Arctic Ocean: Unveiling the Mysteries of a Polar Wonderland" Embarking on a cartographic journey through the vastness of the Arctic Ocean, where maps come alive with icy wonders and untamed beauty. In this realm untouched by human presence, nature reigns supreme. At the heart of it all lies the North Pole, an enigmatic point that captivates explorers and scientists alike. With its polar equal area projection, this region unveils secrets hidden beneath layers of ice and snow. Diving into these frigid waters, we encounter fascinating creatures like the Greenland shark adorned with parasitic copepods - a testament to nature's intricate web of life. Majestic beluga whales grace our path in Kareliya's White Sea while narwhals enchant us with their mythical tusks in Canada's Arctic expanse. A playful young polar bear rolls around on freshly formed snow, reminding us of resilience amidst harsh conditions. Witnessing these incredible sights from afar is an Atlantic halibut portrait captured near Norway's Saltstraumen - showcasing diversity even in seemingly desolate depths. As September arrives, Baffin Bay becomes home to drifting icebergs where polar bears find solace atop frozen platforms. The chilling winds whisper tales passed down through generations as Dutch ships once braved these treacherous waters during 1600s expeditions. In this remote corner of our planet known for its arctic chill, we are humbled by Mother Nature's grandeur and reminded that there is still much left to explore and protect. Let us cherish this fragile ecosystem so future generations can also witness the awe-inspiring wonders that lie within the Arctic Ocean's embrace.