Pack Ice Collection (page 7)

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

A polar bear (Ursus maritimus) and its cub jumping between ice floes in the Canadian Arctic

Sculpted icebergs and reflections in Semerlik Fjord

Sculpted iceberg and reflection in Semerlik Fjord

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) wandering across the ice floe in the Canadian Arctic

A polar bear (Ursus maritimus) and its cub wander the ice floes in the Canadian Arctic

A polar bear peers into a pool of water from pack ice

Adelie Penguins walk on pack ice in Active Sound near the Weddell Sea in Antarctica

Polar bear jumps across melting ice pack, Svalbard, Norway
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) jumps across melting pack ice with blue water pools; Svalbard, Norway

Polar bear walking on melting ice pack, Svalbard, Norway
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walking on melting pack ice with blue water pools; Svalbard, Norway

Polar bear crossing pack ice, Arctic, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway
Black and white panoramic image of a Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) crossing pack ice, Arctic Ocean, Svalbard Archipelago; Svalbard, Norway

Polar bear mother and cub walking on pack ice, Northeast Svalbard Nature Preserve, Svalbard, Norway
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) mother and cub walking on pack ice, Black and white image, Northeast Svalbard Nature Preserve; Svalbard, Norway

Polar bear walking in ice cap, Northeast Svalbard Nature Reserve, Svalbard, Norway
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walks on ice cap of Northeastland, Northeast Svalbard Nature Reserve; Svalbard, Norway

Polar bear walking on melting pack ice, Svalbard, Norway
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walking on melting pack ice reflected in blue water pools; Svalbard, Norway

Sleeping Polar Bear, Hinlopen Strait, Svalbard, Norway
Sleeping Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus), Hinlopen Strait; Svalbard, Norway

Polar bear mother and cub on pack ice under the midnight sun, Svalbard, Norway
Under the midnight sun, Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) mother and cub on pack ice, Hinlopen Strait; Svalbard, Norway

Pack Ice, Greenland Sea, Arctic Ocean, Arctic

Little Auk's flying above pack ice, Alle alle, Norway

Parasitic Jaeger flying above the pack-ice, Spitsbergen, Stercorarius parasiticus, Norway

Ivory Gull adult flying above pack ice, Pagophila eburnea, Norway

Little Auk's flying above pack ice, Spitsbergen, Alle alle, Norway

Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus), Young Bear Rests On The Newly Frozen Pack Ice, Beaufort Sea, Off The 1002 Area Of The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska

Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus), Young Subadult Travels Along Snowy Bernard Spit, A Barrier Island, During Fall Freeze Up, Off The 1002 Area Of The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska

Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus), Curious Young Boar On The Newly Frozen Pack Ice, Beaufort Sea, Off The 1002 Area Of The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska

Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus), Curious Young 2 To 3-Year-Old On Newly Formed Pack Ice Along The 1002 Area Of The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska, Beaufort Sea

Polar Bear On Shoreline Hudon Bay Canada Churchill Manitoba Winter

Polar Bear Lying On Ice @ Sunset Hudson Bay Canada Churchill Winter Manitoba

Polar Bear On Pack Ice Hudon Bay Churchill Canada Manitoba Winter

Stella in broken ice
Photographer: Bingham, Edward William (1901-1993). Expedition: British Graham Land Expedition 1934-37. Leader: John Rymill. Date: 1935. Qunitin Riley stands in a wooden motor boat in broken pack ice

Leaping Across
A male polar bear leaping from one ice floe to another. Image was taken in the pack ice north of Svalbard

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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.