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8 June 2008

World Oceans Day

Today's report: Welcome to the ice edge | Shakedown ice dive | Polar bear patrol

Welcome to the ice edge

Expedition leader Paul Rose reports on preparations for a second test dive, this time from a fjord north of Longyearbyen. It coincides with World Oceans Day, and a dramatic change in their environment as the Lance, temporarily parked, sits surrounded by fast ice.

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Shakedown ice dive

Perfect conditions and with a glacier backdrop, the first ice dive is a success for Paul, Tooni, Philippe and Lucy. Their confidence is growing and the excitement is showing as the four presenters break the ice barrier.

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Polar bear patrol

Whenever the dive team are busy underwater, a safety guide is keeping a watchful eye on the icy landscape for roaming polar bears. The size and strength of this Arctic predator make them a serious threat to the team.

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Expedition reports

Expedition end
June 2008
Mission accomplished as the team return home.
Return to Longyearbyen
18 June 2008
Packing up is hard to do.
Colours of the Arctic
17 June 2008
An entirely new dive experience caught on camera.
Whaling and walruses
16 June 2008
Heading south and back with the walruses.
Turning for home
15 June 2008
Arctic history is today's main subject.
Life less ordinary
14 June 2008
The microscopic animals are no less exotic.
Heavyweight visitors
13 June 2008
Polar bear gets too close for comfort.
600 miles from the Pole
12 June 2008
The Lance heads north into pack ice.
Back on track
11 June 2008
Crewman is safe and walrus turn up.
Save the whales for later
10 June 2008
Filming goes on hold when medical need takes priority.
Looking for walruses
9 June 2008
One of the main filming targets proves elusive.
World Oceans Day
8 June 2008
The first ice dive. Look out for polar bears!
All aboard the Lance
7 June 2008
The team head off for 12 days on the open ocean
Longyearbyen shakedown
6 June 2008
Dipping a fin into the water for the first time.
Arctic adjustment
5 June 2008
An Arctic welcome: hello snow and ice, goodbye sunsets.
First stop Oslo
4 June 2008
No jet lag, just bus lag. The trek begins.
Departure preparations
3 June 2008
What's in store for the team heading to 80°N?

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