Pack Ice Collection (page 6)

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) adult walking over newly formed pack ice during fall freeze up, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska, USA

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sow and cub sliding on their backs over the pack ice, much like ice skating, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) curious young boar on the newly frozen pack ice reaches for remote camera with paw, Beaufort Sea, off the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope

The Nimrod Pushing Her Way Through Open Pack-Ice, c1909, (1928). Originally from The Heart of the Antarctic, Being the Story of the British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909 by Ernest Henry Shackleton

The Russian icebreaker Yermak, 1902. Often referred to as the worlds first true icebreaker, the Yermak was built with a strengthened hull shaped to ride over and crush pack ice

Amundsens airship, the Norge, over the North Pole, 1926. Raold Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer made a successful flight over the North Pole aboard the Norge on 11-14 May 1926

Willem Barents ship among the Arctic ice, 1594-1597. Barents (d 1597) was a Dutch navigator who led expeditions in 1594, 1595 and 1596-1597 in search of a Northeast Passage to Asia

Fur seal hunt in the Arctic, 1800s
Clubbing seals to death for their fur, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Tourists photographing Stellers and White-tailed Sea Eagles in pack ice off Shiteko Peninsula Hokkaido Japan winter

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Iceberg stuck fast in pack ice in Weddell Sea near Snow Hill Island Antarctica November

Reflection of mother and cub, polar bears (Ursus maritimus), Polar Bear Pass in Lancaster Sound

Cub on its hind legs touching noses with its mother on ice

Polar bear hunting along the ice edge, Northeast Svalbard Nature Preserve, Svalbard, Norway
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) hunting along the ice edge, Northeast Svalbard Nature Preserve; Svalbard, Norway

Polar bear climbs iceberg for a view, Svalbard, Norway
Panorama of a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) climbs an iceberg for a view; Svalbard, Norway

Polar Bear on pack ice, Svalbard, Norway
Under the Midnight sun, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) on pack ice, Hinlopen Strait; Svalbard, Norway

Polar bear standing on pack ice, Northeast Svalbard Nature Preserve, Svalbard, Norway
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) standing on pack ice, Northeast Svalbard Nature Preserve; Svalbard, Norway

Mother and cubs, polar bears (Ursus maritimus) at rest on an ice floe in the Canadian Arctic

A polar bear (Ursus maritimus) wanders across the ice floes in the Canadian Arctic

A polar bear floats on Arctic pack ice

Resting polar bear cubs (Ursus maritimus) on an ice floe while an Ivory Gull flies by, Polar Bear Pass in Lancaster Sound

A polar bear sniffing along pack ice as it hunts

Family portrait, polar bears (Ursus maritimus) standing still on pack ice in the Canadian Arctic

Leap of faith. A polar bear leaps from an ice floe in Lancaster Sound

A polar bear (Ursus maritimus) wanders past pools of water on an ice floe in the Canadian Arctic

A polar bear (Ursus maritimus) wanders across the ice floe in the Canadian Arctic

A polar bear and cub trek along pack ice

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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.