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Barents Sea Collection (#7)

The Barents Sea, a mesmerizing Arctic wonderland, is home to an array of breathtaking sights

Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Adult black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) on ice in the Svalbard Archipelago, Barents Sea

Adult black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) on ice in the Svalbard Archipelago, Barents Sea, Norway
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Adult black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) taking flight near ice in the Svalbard

Adult black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) taking flight near ice in the Svalbard Archipelago, Barents Sea
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Northern fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis) on the wing in the Barents Sea in the Svalbard Archipelago

Northern fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis) on the wing in the Barents Sea in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: A young polar bear (Ursus maritimus) leaping from floe to floe on multi-year ice floes in

A young polar bear (Ursus maritimus) leaping from floe to floe on multi-year ice floes in the Barents Sea off
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Adult polar bear (Ursus maritimus) reflected in melt water pool on multi-year ice floes in

Adult polar bear (Ursus maritimus) reflected in melt water pool on multi-year ice floes in the Barents Sea off
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: A view of the cliffs at Diskobukta on the western side of Edge ya in the Svalbard Archipelago in

A view of the cliffs at Diskobukta on the western side of Edge ya in the Svalbard Archipelago in the Barents
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: A view of the National Geographic Endeavour from the cliffs at Diskobukta on the western side of

A view of the National Geographic Endeavour from the cliffs at Diskobukta on the western side of Edge ya in
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: A view of Nordfjord, an arm of the larger Melfjord - situated just above the Arctic Circle - in

A view of Nordfjord, an arm of the larger Melfjord - situated just above the Arctic Circle - in northern Norway
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Zodiac cruisers get a view of the tidewater glacier in Isbukta (Ice Bay)

Zodiac cruisers get a view of the tidewater glacier in Isbukta (Ice Bay) on the western side of Spitsbergen Island in
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: The tour vessel Polar Star leaving the town of Longyearbyen on the west side of Spitsbergen Island

The tour vessel Polar Star leaving the town of Longyearbyen on the west side of Spitsbergen Island in the Svalbard
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: The expedition travel ship National Geographic Endeavour working around the island of Spitsbergen

The expedition travel ship National Geographic Endeavour working around the island of Spitsbergen in the Barents Sea
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Adult black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) in flight before Zodiac with photographers in

Adult black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) in flight before Zodiac with photographers in the Svalbard
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Open leads surrounded by multi-year ice floes in the Barents Sea between Edge ya (Edge Island)

Open leads surrounded by multi-year ice floes in the Barents Sea between Edge ya (Edge Island)
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Adult black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) take flight during a calving event near a glacier

Adult black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) take flight during a calving event near a glacier in the Svalbard
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: A view of Storpollen Glacier, on the southwestern side of Spitsbergen Island in the Svalbard

A view of Storpollen Glacier, on the southwestern side of Spitsbergen Island in the Svalbard Archipelago, Barents Sea
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Parent and chick black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) nesting on a cliff edge in

Parent and chick black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) nesting on a cliff edge in the Svalbard Archipelago
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Adult mated pair of black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla)

Adult mated pair of black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) nested on cliff face in the Svalbard Archipelago
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Northern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) on the wing in the Barents Sea in the Svalbard Archipelago

Northern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) on the wing in the Barents Sea in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Adult black guillemot (Cepphus grylle) in summer plumage in the Svalbard Archipelago in

Adult black guillemot (Cepphus grylle) in summer plumage in the Svalbard Archipelago in the Barents Sea, Norway
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Common guillemot (Uria aalge) nesting near the Fuglefjellet cliffs (411m)

Common guillemot (Uria aalge) nesting near the Fuglefjellet cliffs (411m) on Bear Island in the Svalbard Archipeligo
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Common guillemot (Uria aalge) with fish near the Fuglefjellet cliffs (411m)

Common guillemot (Uria aalge) with fish near the Fuglefjellet cliffs (411m) on Bear Island in the Svalbard Archipeligo
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Brunnichs guillemot (Uria lomvia) nesting near the Fuglefjellet cliffs (411m)

Brunnichs guillemot (Uria lomvia) nesting near the Fuglefjellet cliffs (411m)
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Adult male walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) at Kapp Lee on the western side of Edge ya

Adult male walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) at Kapp Lee on the western side of Edge ya (Edge Island)
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Photographers with adult male walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus)

Photographers with adult male walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) at Kapp Lee on the western side of Edge ya
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) hauled out and resting on the ice near Storpollen Glacier in

Bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) hauled out and resting on the ice near Storpollen Glacier in the Svalbard
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Young female polar bear (Ursus maritimus) jumping from floe to floe on multi-year ice floes in

Young female polar bear (Ursus maritimus) jumping from floe to floe on multi-year ice floes in the Barents Sea off
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Curious young female polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on multi-year ice floes in the Barents Sea off

Curious young female polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on multi-year ice floes in the Barents Sea off the eastern coast of
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Looking straight down on a young polar bear (Ursus maritimus)

Looking straight down on a young polar bear (Ursus maritimus) from the bow of the ship on multi-year ice floes in
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on multi-year ice floes in the Barents Sea off the eastern coast of

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on multi-year ice floes in the Barents Sea off the eastern coast of Edge ya (Edge Island)
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: A young polar bear (Ursus maritimus) leaping from floe to floe on multi-year ice floes in

A young polar bear (Ursus maritimus) leaping from floe to floe on multi-year ice floes in the Barents Sea off
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: A group of 6 to 8 Orca (Orcinus orca) which attacked and killed a white-beaked dolphin at 74 11

A group of 6 to 8 Orca (Orcinus orca) which attacked and killed a white-beaked dolphin at 74 11. 31 N and 16 03
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Background imageBarents Sea Collection: A photographer at a snow melt waterfall in Nordfjord, an arm of the larger Melfjord - situated

A photographer at a snow melt waterfall in Nordfjord, an arm of the larger Melfjord - situated just above the Arctic
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The Barents Sea, a mesmerizing Arctic wonderland, is home to an array of breathtaking sights. As the waves crash against the rugged rocks near Kjolnes lighthouse, their spray glistens in the frigid air. In this icy realm, where snow blankets everything in sight, a female Polar bear gracefully treads upon pack ice in Svalbard Archipelago. Her majestic presence echoes the raw beauty of this untamed wilderness. Amidst the frozen landscape, Moon jellyfish drift through the crystalline waters like ethereal beings from another world. Their translucent bodies illuminate under the dancing Northern lights that paint Nil moguba with vibrant hues. In this remote corner of Norway's Troms og Finnmark region lies Berlevag, a fishing village blanketed by pristine snow and surrounded by the vast Arctic sea. From above, its quaint charm is revealed as rooftops peek out from beneath layers of white. A heartwarming scene unfolds on sea ice as a Polar bear mother playfully watches her cubs leap across frozen expanses reflected in shimmering water below. These adorable creatures embody resilience amidst harsh conditions. Further inland lies Veines village, nestled within Kongsfjord's snowy embrace. At sunrise, its picturesque streets are bathed in golden light while residents navigate snowy roads that lead to hidden treasures along Varanger Peninsula. As winter storms rage over Sandfjorden and Berlevag alike, nature showcases its power and grandeur with blizzards swirling around rocks encased in ice. This awe-inspiring display reminds us of our insignificance compared to Mother Nature's might. The Barents Sea beckons adventurers seeking solace amidst untouched landscapes and encounters with extraordinary wildlife.