Pack Ice Collection

Harp Seal or Saddleback Seal -Pagophilus groenlandicus, Phoca groenlandica- pup on pack ice, Magdalen Islands, Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Quebec, Canada

Scotia in the ice
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce. Sail and steam powered ship Scotia lies beset in the ice

Female Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walking on pack ice, Svalbard Archipelago, Barents Sea, Arctic, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Able Seaman Anderson
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce. Anderson stands on skis on the ice. He holds one ski pole

Trying to break the ship out. Fitchie at work
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce. Fitchie stands on the ice at the bows of the ship Scotia holding a shovel

Trying to cut the anchor free from the ice
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce. Five expedition members stand on the ice at the bows of the ship Scotia by a chain running down into a hole

Three mates on skis, winter quarters. Second steward in background
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce. Three men stand on skis. They each hold one ski pole

Stellers sea-eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) landing on pack ice, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) juvenile shaking off snow after rolling around on the pack ice, arctic coast, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, Beaufort Sea

Two unidentified expedition members on skis
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce. Two expedition members, both smoking pipes and holding one ski pole each

Ross Arctic search expedition, 1848-9 C016 / 4490
Ross Arctic search expedition. 19th-century artwork of the ships HMS Enterprise and HMS Investigator caught in pack ice in Baffin Bay off Devils Point in the Arctic

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) diving near ice flow, Antarctica. Small reproduction only

Svalbard. Mother and child Polar Bears

polar bear, Ursus maritimus, investigates a camera lens hood on the pack ice of the
Polar bear and camera on pack ice of the frozen coastal plain, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

Otto Schmidt, Soviet Arctic explorer
Otto Yulievich Schmidt (left, 1891-1956), Soviet Arctic explorer and geophysicist, greeting one of the rescue pilots (right) during the Chelyuskin expedition to the Arctic

Ross on ski
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce. Ross stands on skis, holding one ski pole. Sailing ship Scotia lies against the ice in the background

Captain shooting the sun
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce. Robertson stands on the ice by steps leading down from the side of the sail

Scotia in winter quarters
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce. Sail and steam powered ship Scotia lies beset in the ice

Pack ice in Disko Bay during a snow storm. Ilulissat, Greenland

Fishing boats in the frozen harbor during a snow storm. Ilulissat, Greenland. (Editorial Use Only)

Ice along the southern edge of the Austfonna ice cap. Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

Atlantic walruses, Odobenus rosmarus, resting on ice. Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

Ice floes in the Erik, the strait separating Kong Karls Land from Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

Sea ice in Wahlenbergfjorden fjord. Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

A view of melting sea ice on the Arctic Ocean. North polar ice cap, Arctic Ocean

A polar bear, Ursus maritimus. North polar ice cap, Arctic Ocean

A polar bear, Ursus maritimus. North polar ice cap, Arctic Ocean

Close-up of a polar bear, Ursus maritimus, on the North polar ice pack. Arctic Ocean

A resting polar bear, Ursus maritimus. North polar ice cap, Arctic Ocean

A polar bear, Ursus maritimus, walking the melting sea ice. North polar ice cap, Arctic Ocean

Melting Arctic sea ice. North polar ice cap, Arctic Ocean

The Crew of the Hansa on an Ice-Floe; German Artic Voyages, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Crew of the Hansa on an Ice-Floe; German Artic Voyages, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Atlantic walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) hauled out on ice floe, Svalbard, Norway June

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) juvenile crossing over newly forming pack ice, during autumn freeze up, Beaufort Sea, off Arctic coast, Alaska

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) female with young, age one year and a half, resting on the ice, Wrangel island, Far East Russia

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) moving around on ice floe, looking for food, Svalbard, Norway, July

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) juvenile rolling around on newly formed pack ice, Beaufort Sea, off the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska

Emperor penguin chicks on parents feet - Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Snowhill Island

Emperor penguin chicks in procession - Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Snowhill Island

Emperor penguin chick and colony - Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Snowhill Island

Emperor penguin parents with chicks - Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Snowhill Island

Emperor penguin stretching with chick - Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Snowhill Island

RF - Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) walking on ice flow. Woodfjorden, northern Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Arctic Norway. (digitally stitched image)

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) female with juvenile, age one year and a half, Wrangel Island, Russia

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) adult female with young age one year and a half. Wrangel island, Far East Russia

Two young Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) on newly formed pack ice, near Kaktovik, Barter Island, North Slope, Alaska, USA, October. Vulnerable species

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) aerial view of sow with cub along the Arctic coast in summer, near Point Barrow, Alaska, USA. July

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) curious young male on the newly frozen pack ice, Beaufort Sea, off the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska

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"Captivating Moments on the Pack Ice: A Glimpse into Arctic Expeditions" Scotia in the ice: Witnessing the majestic ship trapped amidst a frozen wonderland, as if time stood still. Determination at its peak: Fitchie tirelessly works to break free the ship from the icy grip, battling nature's forces. Battling against nature's hold: The crew struggles to cut loose the anchor firmly embedded in the unforgiving pack ice. Embracing winter adventures: Three mates gracefully glide on skis, exploring their winter quarters while second steward remains busy in background. Majestic encounter with Steller's sea-eagle: Witnessing this magnificent bird landing gracefully on Hokkaido's pack ice is truly awe-inspiring. Playful antics of a polar bear cub: Watch as this juvenile shakes off snow after rolling around joyfully on the vast expanse of pack ice. Unidentified explorers embracing challenges together: Two brave expedition members conquer icy terrains on skis, united by their shared quest for discovery. Dive into Antarctica's wonders: Adelie penguin fearlessly dives near an enchanting ice flow, showcasing its agility and resilience in extreme conditions (reproduction only). Tender moments between mother and child Polar Bears in Svalbard remind us of love thriving even amidst harsh Arctic landscapes. Curiosity knows no bounds for polar bears. As one investigates a camera lens hood resting upon pack ice, we catch a glimpse into their playful and intelligent nature. Inquisitive young bear steals hearts anew. Approaching cautiously towards our camera over newly forming pack ice – an unforgettable moment captured forever. Otto Schmidt.