Extra terrestrials were seen in Svalbard giving food by hand to a familly of polar bears…It seems they are coping well with each other….more live info to come within the coming hours….. … Continue reading
Yes, « Nanuq » (Inuit name for the polar bear) will make you dream in the same way when parents are offering to their child this nice “white cuddly toy”… This book is considerably instructive on arctic, especially on its … Continue reading
Canada’s annual seal hunt can be considered as one of the largest commercial hunt of marine mammals on the planet. It occurs mainly at this period of the year in the East coast of Canada more particularly in the area of … Continue reading
Please download your other favourite arctic wallpapers – GO: 1) Click on the image of your choice. 2) A new window appears-Click on the image with the right button of your mouse.3) Choose “set as background” or “set as … Continue reading
The Golf Club la Bruyère – one of our individual partners – will organize during this w-e (25/26 of March 06) for the belgian Télévie 2006 a golf competition (for beginners/members & non members). Each one of you is welcome … Continue reading
Enjoy and dance on this Friday with some joyful Celtic music…send your greetings to all Patrick’s and your friends …GO >> We will be on this Friday at 21.30 (Belgium time) at the Kitty O’Shea’s – 42 Boulevard Charlemagne – 1040 Brussels….come … Continue reading
Under the leadership of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientifical and Cultural Organization), World Water Day 2006 will be guided by the theme “Water and Culture”. Linking will be done between religion – art – science – social values and water…mainly … Continue reading
The British explorer Jim McNeill is currently making the first attempt in history to reach all four North Poles* (+- 1000 to 1200 miles) in the same season. The Arctic Pole which is the farthest point from any coastline – … Continue reading
March 2006, get ready for some freezing souvenirs with : => The World Ice Golf Championship 2006 held in Uummannaq in Northern Greenland – 23 of March 06: an ultimate golfing adventure – more info >> => The 13th Nuuk Snow … Continue reading
With Sir David Attenborough, the BBC brings you a portrait of your planet as you have never seen it before…unbelievable shots…with new high definition & aerial cameras…don’t miss it, really – especially the one with the great white shark attacking … Continue reading
The March of the Penguins of the frenchmen Luc Jacquet has recieved on Sunday the Hollywood Oscar for the best documentary. Funny enough we were suggesting you last week to view this chef-d’oeuvre on DVD – do remember >> He … Continue reading
– Background => We were already stated in one of our previous news that Climate predictions suggested the sea ice around the North Pole could disappear entirely by the end of the century, at least in summer. Remember what we … Continue reading
For sled dogs lovers, the Iditarod trail is the most notorious and extreme race in the world. It has been called the “Last Great Race on Earth”. We could easily compare it to the cycling Tour de France event. The … Continue reading
“Emperor penguins overcome daunting obstacles in order to return to their breeding grounds for mating season. This tells the story of one year in the life of a flock focusing on one couple in particular – as they trek across … Continue reading
In February 2006, the British explorer Jim McNeill will make the first attempt in history to reach all four North Poles* (+- 1000 to 1200 miles) in the same season. The Arctic Pole which is the farthest point from any … Continue reading
Flemish belgian people are confronted in Norway during 12 adventures to several cold experiences – further info >> First release : this tuesday 14/02/06 on Kanaal2 at 21.10.
“Love and Nature are essential life elements. Day by day, take care of your partner/your friends/your environment even more today where stress/temptations/pollution are threatening those who do care about you…” => A little, a lot, passionately, madly…catch the attention of your lover/a … Continue reading
Today’s weather => Alert, Nunavut = – 35°CTiksi, Russia = – 25°CBarrow, Alaska = – 19°CKulusuk, Greenland = – 10°CSvalbard, Norway = – 10°C Where are these places located ? – just see our map & commentaries – GO >> Further info on today’s … Continue reading
Synopsis => “The Little Polar Bear – The Mysterious Island is an all-new adventure with Lars the Little Polar Bear and friends. Scheming older polar bears Brutus, Boris and Bert are fed up of Caruso the singing penguin and decide … Continue reading
We have decided to give you the opportunity to download on your computer screen some of our “best arctic shots” taken up there North. The process to download the pictures is really easy. Go directly to our list of Wallpapers … Continue reading
Remember >> The first album of the band Arctic Monkeys “Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not” has become at his release the fatest-selling debut album in UK chart history. More info >> When will they perform a … Continue reading
Name : International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR)Birth : in 1996Place : USA, Wyoming nearby the breathtaking national parc of YellowstoneDate of the 2006 race : 27/01/06 to 04/02/06Stages : many at high altitude of around 3.000 meters … Continue reading
next broadcasting on ARTE TV : 30.01.2006 at 17:20 “…The dangerous adventures to conquer the North West channel. First part : the mysterious disappereance of Franklin expedition, 1845. ….” >>
Summary of Thalassa’s program : “Heat on the sea ice”. The studies are explicit. Each year, the pack-ice is reducing. The blame of this is the emissions of greenhouse gazes. While the polar bears are the first victims of this ecological disaster, … Continue reading
Summary in French >> “…..À la découverte de l’Alaska. Au sommaire: «Yakutat: danger glacier!». Tous les glaciers reculent, sauf un: le Hubbard. – «L’or du Klondike». En 1897, la fièvre de l’or fit apparaître une ville de soixante mille habitants. – … Continue reading
Mike Horn goes for a new challenge – departure mid-January 06 – Let’s please support them with their “North Pole Winter Expedition” by visiting regularly Mike Horn’s website : GO >> Please find their Press Release : “The ultimate expedition for Borge and Mike. An … Continue reading
…As Arctic Greenland warms up, its inhabitants – both human and animal – confront a precarious future… By Gretel Ehrlich – see >>
