The Arctic pack ice of extreme northern Norway may seem like a frozen wasteland devoid of life but if you get lucky you may experience an unforgettable observation like this photographer in Svalbard who was woken up at 4:00am and witnessed beluga whales and polar bears sharing a serene moment.
Ocean photographer Greg Lecoeur was on assignment in the Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole working on his long-term polar biodiversity project when experienced the “lifetime moment, where belugas and polar bears share the frozen silence.“ Lecoeur recommends turning on the sound for this video to “let the magic of the polar world surround you.”
Originally from Nice, Lecoeur grew up on the Mediterranean Sea and became interested in marine biology and diving at a very young age. He has travelled the world documenting underwater biodiversity and won the National Geographic’s Photographer of the Year in 2016. In recent years he has helped contribute to an in-depth knowledge of cold water seas with the aim of enhancing the planet’s environmental heritage.
For a man who has dedicated his life to documenting the marine wildlife, this was a trophy moment and one that he will never forget. We are happy he was able to capture a video to share with the world. Learn more about Lecoeur here.
