The word Arctic comes from the Greek and means bear. The name is linked to the constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor which are often seen in the northern hemisphere.
Erik Sarri has stepped on board to participate in a large research project where, for his part, it is a type of bear that is in focus for Erik Sarri.
– Me and a few others will make sure that the researchers don’t get too close to any polar bears, he says to SVT.
This is how the polar bears are monitored
From the huge icebreaker Oden, the ship weighs 13,000 tons, Erik follows the polar bears with a camera from the deck. But he will also work on land.
– We will simply scout the area and make sure that it is safe for the researchers to be able to work on beaches, ice and glaciers.