This chapter details an innovative expedition to study Greenland's glaciers using the NERID Underwater submersible. It explores the challenges faced by scientists in harsh conditions and the unique methods employed, including the use of gaming controllers for piloting, to gather crucial data for understanding global sea level rise.
Environment editor Damian Carrington tells Madeleine Finlay about his recent trip to Greenland on board a ship with a group of intrepid scientists. They were on a mission to explore the maelstrom beneath Greenland’s glaciers, an area that has never been studied before, and were hoping to find answers to one of the world’s most pressing questions – how quickly will sea levels rise?. Help support our independent journalism at
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