We are very happy to announce that MaxSea has recently developed a new partnership with French expedition ‘Under the Pole‘. By providing our navigation software to this great organization, we are able to contribute in some way to the fantastic research that they carry out.
What is Under the Pole?
Under the Pole carries out a series of underwater polar expeditions to explore the polar environment. Their aim is to increase scientific knowledge of the poles.
Each time they carry out a new expedition, they build up more knowledge that is added to the existing data base. Each expedition is also considered a preparation for the next one.
What have they done so far?
From March to May, 2010, Under the Pole carried out an expedition to the North Pole, which lasted for 45 days.
During this trip, they studied the icecap in the middle of the Arctic Ocean, and led a unique submarine exploration under extreme conditions.
In January 2014, Under the Pole have began an expedition to West and North Greenland, which will last for 22 months altogether, and is being dubbed “Part II”.
This is a continuation of the study carried out at the North Pole. This time they will focus on the submarine environment between the pole and the polar circle.
What’s next?
In 2016, they will move to the other hemisphere and will lead an expedition to Antarctica.
We wish Under the Pole all the best in these exciting and enlightening expeditions!
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The Arctic is a victim of climate warming.
A fascinating world is disappearing.
Some species living there are threatened of extinction.
Many of them have not yet been observed.
