Destination Alaska

So it's now almost three weeks since I left London and headed for Alaska. On board the Greenpeace ship Esperanza, I am tasked with documenting our expedition into the Bering Sea, the Pribilof Islands and the Arctic threatened by oil drilling.

Coming back on board was like joining family: a tight bunch of seamen (and women), many of whom I had sailed with before, a fraternity of like-minded, yet very diverse people who share the same goals - to help protect the environment and ultimately, the people living within it.

So far, we have travelled from Seward to Kodiak, then on to Dutch Harbor (immortalised by the Discovery series 'Deadliest Catch') and from there to the Pribilof islands of St. George and St. Paul. Visiting these communities and having the opportunity to jump into boats, observe some seal rookeries or wildlife on the cliffs reminds me once again what a privilege it is to do what I do. I have never been to Alaska and didn't quite know what to expect. Put simply, the sights so far have been breathtaking, the encounters with the native Aleut people humbling, and the tasks ahead pretty daunting. I won't give too much away about what we are doing next, but instead leave you with a small selection of images which are my favourites.