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Experience the thrill of witnessing a massive glacier calving in the stunning Scoresby Sund. Published December 18, 2023.
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This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK)
Watch in awe as a gigantic cavity wall breaks away, sending a violent shockwave across the bay in this remote and wild part of Greenland. Marine biologist and expedition leader Bernabe Urtubey describes the incredible event as “good for the movies, not the environment,” shedding light on the impacts of climate change on this majestic landscape.
Bernabe has been guiding in the polar latitudes ever since he left Argentinian Patagonia — the marine biologist has seen seas rolling and rising here for two decades now. He shares his first-hand experiences of the dramatic changes in Scoresby Sund and its labyrinth of fjords as Greenland’s ice cap continues to vanish at an alarming rate.
Going with the floe
Embark on a journey through the remote and breathtaking Scoresby Sund, navigating through the maze of inlets and icebergs. Fewer than 1,000 visitors make it this far every year, making it a truly wild and untouched place to explore. Experience the extremes of the landscape on board M/V Sea Spirit, a vessel run by polar operator Poseidon Expeditions, and witness the awe-inspiring beauty of this pristine region.