The North Atlantic will see fewer icebergs this year, here s why
Nathan Coleman
Wednesday, April 14th 2021, 6:00 am - There will be a small ceremony in New London, Conn. to recognize the anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912.
The North Atlantic Ocean is typically jam-packed with icebergs moving south at this time of the year, but that s not the case in 2021.
Normally around this time of year about 150 icebergs have trekked south of Latitude 48 degrees north, but so far there s only been a single one.
Marcus Hirschberg, commander of the International Ice Patrol, says sea ice is normally what helps protect icebergs. This enables them to survive until they re released and then they head further south. But this year, the sea ice and icebergs are further north, and against the coast.
I have been a staff photographer on The Day s visual team since 2017. After graduating with a degree in photojournalism in 2010 I have worked across the country, from Ohio to Washington, at strong community newspapers before returning to my New England roots. You can frequently find me looking for slice-of-life feature photos across our community, working on a different angle at events, with a camera in both hands at sporting events, always capturing the storytelling moments to share with our readers.
Sarah Gordon
I have been a staff photographer on The Day s visual team since 2017. After graduating with a degree in photojournalism in 2010 I have worked across the country, from Ohio to Washington, at strong community newspapers before returning to my New England roots. You can frequently find me looking for slice-of-life feature photos across our community, working on a different angle at events, with a camera in both hands at sporting events, always capturing the storytelling