Pack Ice Bear

We found the edge of the Arctic pack ice just north of 82.2°N Whales, seals and then a BEAR! The Polar bear was sighted about a 1/2 mile into the sea ice but the bear was curious about the ship and came right over to the edge of the ice to try and figure us out. Spent a few moments watching us before lying down to take a nap. It was a moment you hope for but know that you need to be really lucky to see and photograph such an amazing creature exactly where they belong.

Polar bear populations are declining rapidly and global warming is causing the sea ice to shrink making the long term survival of these beautiful creatures really uncertain.

It's been a fantastic @poseidonexpeditions trip and we still have a few days left. This was one of over 21 bears spotted during our high Arctic explorations.