Gallery 3: From Tromsø to Svolvær

On August 31, 2011

From Tromsø, the team traveled south across the island of Senja (the second largest island in Norway), and boarded a ferry for Andenes, the northernmost town in the Vesteralen archipelago. They interviewed crew and passengers aboard a whale-watching vessel, and then headed to Digermulen and Svolvaer in the Lofotens. Their travels have included a visit to a small, remote school; a homestay with a family in Digermulen; and interviews with a wide range of folks, from teachers and students to grassroots organizers, marine biologists, and ship captains. Read the latest full update from the team.

  • Charlie and Aaron waiting to connect with the CEHD college assem

    Charlie and Aaron waiting to connect with the CEHD college assem

  • Charlie and Aaron getting the Skype session with CEHD set up.

    Charlie and Aaron getting the Skype session with CEHD set up.

  • Group photo while visiting the Folkeaksjonen.

    Group photo while visiting the Folkeaksjonen.

  • A view outside the office of Folkeaksjonen.

    A view outside the office of Folkeaksjonen.

  • Interview with Gaute Wahl, director of the Folkeaksjonen.

    Interview with Gaute Wahl, director of the Folkeaksjonen.

  • Gaute Wahl showing off the cod cookbook he helped create.

    Gaute Wahl showing off the cod cookbook he helped create.

  • Group photo with the co-founders of SALT.

    Group photo with the co-founders of SALT.

  • Behind-the-scenes at an interview with the co-founders of SALT.

    Behind-the-scenes at an interview with the co-founders of SALT.

  • Arriving in Svolvær after our homestay in Digermulen.

    Arriving in Svolvær after our homestay in Digermulen.

  • Interview with Sylvia Hamnes, a former principal of Digermulen Skole.

    Interview with Sylvia Hamnes, a former principal of Digermulen Skole.

  • Gunnar and Aaron looking through a photo album of Gunnar's American relations.

    Gunnar and Aaron looking through a photo album of Gunnar's American relations.

  • Gunnar serenading the group after dinner.

    Gunnar serenading the group after dinner.

  • Bacalao meal with Norwegian cod.

    Bacalao meal with Norwegian cod.

  • Walking back across the beach to Gunnar's home.

    Walking back across the beach to Gunnar's home.

  • Gunnar showing us his boathouse.

    Gunnar showing us his boathouse.

  • Gunnar and Aaron chatting while returning to the mainland.

    Gunnar and Aaron chatting while returning to the mainland.

  • Charlie at the front of the boat as we leave the abandoned fishing village.

    Charlie at the front of the boat as we leave the abandoned fishing village.

  • Aaron reflecting on education and sustainablity.

    Aaron reflecting on education and sustainablity.

  • En route to Risvær Island.

    En route to Risvær Island.

  • Charlie and Aaron at a small cabin overlooking the Norwegian Sea.

    Charlie and Aaron at a small cabin overlooking the Norwegian Sea.

  • Justin taking a moment to enjoy the scenery in Årstein.

    Justin taking a moment to enjoy the scenery in Årstein.

  • Gunnar giving a tour of the area near his home.

    Gunnar giving a tour of the area near his home.

  • Arriving at the home of Gunnar and Magnhild for our homestay.

    Arriving at the home of Gunnar and Magnhild for our homestay.

  • View of the Vestfjorden near Digermulen.

    View of the Vestfjorden near Digermulen.

  • Salmon cage outside Pundslett Laks.

    Salmon cage outside Pundslett Laks.

  • Aaron and Charlie receiving a tour of Pundslett Laks.

    Aaron and Charlie receiving a tour of Pundslett Laks.

  • Salmon awaiting final packaging at Pundslett Laks.

    Salmon awaiting final packaging at Pundslett Laks.

  • Visiting the Pundslett Laks salmon processing facility.

    Visiting the Pundslett Laks salmon processing facility.

  • Charlie and Aaron with students of the Digermulen Skole.

    Charlie and Aaron with students of the Digermulen Skole.

  • A student at Digermulen Skole asks Charlie and Aaron some questions.

    A student at Digermulen Skole asks Charlie and Aaron some questions.

  • Charlie shaking the hand of one of the younger students.

    Charlie shaking the hand of one of the younger students.

  • A group photo at Digermulen Skole.

    A group photo at Digermulen Skole.

  • Charlie and Aaron presenting Earthducation to Digermulen Skole.

    Charlie and Aaron presenting Earthducation to Digermulen Skole.

  • Gunnar assisting students during their math class at Digermulen Skole.

    Gunnar assisting students during their math class at Digermulen Skole.

  • Gunnar working with a student at Digermulen Skole.

    Gunnar working with a student at Digermulen Skole.

  • Student looking up from his math studies.

    Student looking up from his math studies.

  • Charlie and Aaron meet with teachers and journalist at school in Digermulen.

    Charlie and Aaron meet with teachers and journalist at school in Digermulen.

  • Charlie having a musical moment while visiting Digermulen Skole.

    Charlie having a musical moment while visiting Digermulen Skole.

  • Gunnar describing the educational system at Digermulen Skole.

    Gunnar describing the educational system at Digermulen Skole.

  • Students at Digermulen skole speaking with Aaron and Charlie.

    Students at Digermulen skole speaking with Aaron and Charlie.

  • Aaron discussing the computer lab with Gunnar at Digermulen Skole.

    Aaron discussing the computer lab with Gunnar at Digermulen Skole.

  • Charlie and Aaron following an interview with Geir Maan, the captain of the Reine.

    Charlie and Aaron following an interview with Geir Maan, the captain of the Reine.

  • Aaron photographing the whales in the Norwegian Sea.

    Aaron photographing the whales in the Norwegian Sea.

  • Charlie photographing the whales in the Norwegian Sea.

    Charlie photographing the whales in the Norwegian Sea.

  • Looking back towards Andenes.

    Looking back towards Andenes.

  • A sperm whale diving back below the water.

    A sperm whale diving back below the water.

  • Aaron and Charlie waiting for the whales to come into sight.

    Aaron and Charlie waiting for the whales to come into sight.

  • Aaron on board the Reine in the Norwegian Sea.

    Aaron on board the Reine in the Norwegian Sea.

  • The team arrives at the Andenes harbor.

    The team arrives at the Andenes harbor.

  • Reine, the WhaleSafari ship, based out of Andenes is preparing for departure.

    Reine, the WhaleSafari ship, based out of Andenes is preparing for departure.

  • Andenes Harbor at sunset.

    Andenes Harbor at sunset.

  • The lighthouse in Andenes Harbor just after sunset.

    The lighthouse in Andenes Harbor just after sunset.

  • Aaron dialing in the camera for photos at sunset.

    Aaron dialing in the camera for photos at sunset.

  • The Norwegian flag is flying high above the ferry to Andenes.

    The Norwegian flag is flying high above the ferry to Andenes.

  • Roadside view near Lavollskjosen.

    Roadside view near Lavollskjosen.

  • View down the fjord in the Reinholtan region.

    View down the fjord in the Reinholtan region.

  • Tromsø Harbor at 5 a.m., prior to our departure.

    Tromsø Harbor at 5 a.m., prior to our departure.

  • Distant peaks overshadowing the harbor in Svolvær.

    Distant peaks overshadowing the harbor in Svolvær.

  • A small community on the drive to Svolvær.

    A small community on the drive to Svolvær.

  • Justin shooting video on the Norwegian Sea.

    Justin shooting video on the Norwegian Sea.

  • Charlie and Justin interviewing Jørgen, a marine biology student, aboard the Reine.

    Charlie and Justin interviewing Jørgen, a marine biology student, aboard the Reine.

  • Cabin along the fjord on the drive to Digermulen.

    Cabin along the fjord on the drive to Digermulen.

  • Aaron interviewing Bjorn, a Swedish photography guide, on the WhaleSafari ship.

    Aaron interviewing Bjorn, a Swedish photography guide, on the WhaleSafari ship.

  • Sperm whale on WhaleSafari out of Andenes.

    Sperm whale on WhaleSafari out of Andenes.

  • Bjorn being interviewed by Aaron abord the Reine WhaleSafari ship.

    Bjorn being interviewed by Aaron abord the Reine WhaleSafari ship.

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