Clear Skies : Vanishing Arctic

1. One of 2 cranes maneuver in the early morning shuffling science equipment at the Aft of the ship. (Rachel Fletcher)

2. Blue waters churn under the A-frame as we steam forward. (Rachel Fletcher)

3. A gentle curving wake (Rachel Fletcher)

4. Onward and upward into the crow's nest above the Aloft Conn. (Rachel Fletcher)

5. Beautiful skies and clear sailing ahead (Rachel Fletcher)

6. Ropes cross in front of many of the views aboard the Healy (Rachel Fletcher)

7. Kittiwakes soar in the sunset (Rachel Fletcher)

8. Oil glistening on deck under the pink and orange sunset. (Rachel Fletcher)