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| 1. We sighted a polar bear far in the distance today. |
| 2. The expedition Chief Scientist, Bon Van Hardenberg (Institute of Ocean Sciences, Canada) was sure that the bear would approach us. |
3. Bon was right! The bear came right up to the icebreaker. Bon took a total of ninety-seven photographs of the bear.
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| 4. Once the bridge announced the polar bear sighting, everyone rushed to the port side of the ship, enthusiastically taking pictures, jumping, and talking. |
| 5. Motoya Ito from JAMSTEC has discovered the best place to observe polar bears - from the safety of the ship! |
6. Another photo of the bear, with his tracks in the background.
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| 7. The polar bear sniffs the water, preparing for a dive in. |
8. Celine Gueguen (International Arctic Research Center) takes pictures of the polar bear from one of the best vantage points.
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| 9. The sea ice is too thin to support the visitor (right). Male polar bears can weigh up to 500 kg (1,100 pounds). |
| 10. This is a polar bear!!! Linda White, Institute of Ocean Sciences, is ecstatic about the sighting. |
