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Barba.no The Barba Project provides an innovative ocean conservation platform for scientists and storytellers in Arctic waters.

Barba is a Norwegian sailing vessel, anchored in the beautiful Ryfylke fjord (Stavanger, Rogaland region).

08/05/2026

Sir David Attenborough turns 100 today 🙏

Having narrate a documentary featuring herself is one of our absolute highlights to date — and he has been one of the biggest inspirations for us in the Barba team. He has not only shaped how we see the natural world, but shown us how much one person can achieve through hard work, persistence and passion.

The clip is from “Whale Wisdom”, produced by Katya Shirokow and directed by . It was on this shoot we first met cinematographer .romanov who has since joined us on many an expedition.

Happy 100th, Sir David. 🐋

29/04/2026

📸 Documenting S***m Whales offshore Bleik, Norway in March 2025 from the sailing vessel with as photographer, as videographer and ._ , and .b.heide as crew.

🐳For full video, see link in bio.

29/04/2026

Andenes in Northern Norway is known as the whale capital of the country, home to several resident species. Barba has traditionally stopped here on our transits along the Norwegian coast to meet one of our favourite whales: the s***m whale. Until now, we have never managed to capture truly defining photographs of these gentle giants, so this time we brought photographer Aleksander Nordahl along to help us document them.

It is no straightforward task. The whales live offshore in open water, in seas that can be demanding — especially in March, when this adventure unfolds.

About: The s***m whales of Bleik Djupet (Bleik Canyon) inhabit the deep submarine canyon located just off the coast of Andøya island in Vesterålen, Northern Norway. Known as one of the few places in the world where deep-sea, large-toothed whales can be seen close to land, this area is a critical year-round feeding ground for these marine mammals.

Captured from the sailing vessel Barba.no with Aleksander Nordahl / Aleksander Nordahl Visuals photographer. John EikCaffery videographer and Annika Moslein, Emily Thorp and Andreas B. Heide as crew.

The s***m whale! 🐳 On countless occasions we have stopped in Bleik, Andenes, whilst transiting the Norwegian coast. In a...
28/04/2026

The s***m whale! 🐳

On countless occasions we have stopped in Bleik, Andenes, whilst transiting the Norwegian coast.

In addition to stunning scenery, it’s home to s***m whales that feed in the depths of the Bleik Canyon. It’s a place where weather dictates, especially in winter, when visibility is at its best.

For years we have tried to get good underwater stills of these enigmatic giants. Last year, we brought a secret weapon for the task: ! To be continued shortly…

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We are looking for YOU! 🫵🌊 Sailors with offshore miles.📝 Storytellers.🧪Scientists and Researchers.📸 Photographers and Vi...
16/04/2026

We are looking for YOU! 🫵

🌊 Sailors with offshore miles.

📝 Storytellers.

🧪Scientists and Researchers.

📸 Photographers and Videographers.

S.V. Barba is heading to Greenland this summer - throughout July, August & September - on a marine conservation expedition documenting life at sea, remote coastlines, and the realities of a changing ocean.

We are looking for sailors, storytellers, scientists who don’t just want to watch - but contribute. People who are hands-on, curious, and ready to be part of something bigger than a trip.

This isn’t a cruise.
It’s early mornings, cold water, long days, and real responsibility.

Not passengers. Crew.

If you’ve got a skill, a perspective, or a story to tell - we want to hear it.

Apply via the link in bio 📍

The walrus — closely related to seals — with two enlarged tusks for adapted for the harsh arctic conditions. Despite its...
09/02/2026

The walrus — closely related to seals — with two enlarged tusks for adapted for the harsh arctic conditions. Despite its docile behaviour, it’s one of the animals we fear encountering while diving. Some large males are known to kill seals and feed on the blubber of the carcass. Walruses have also been known to attack divers in the water. Still, it remains one of our favourite animals in the Arctic (along with polar bears, blue whales, beluga whales, s***m whales and many more 😁).

The photos were captured in Svalbard by . The underwater footage was secured using an ROV for safety reasons.

As for the walrus, the last time we got to see them from SV Barba, was in 2023. Maybe time to go sailing again this summer.. 🤔

White-beaked dolphins encounter in Northern Norway. A whale highlight of 2025! Thousands of dolphins, along with humpbac...
27/12/2025

White-beaked dolphins encounter in Northern Norway. A whale highlight of 2025! Thousands of dolphins, along with humpbacks and fin whales, feeding on capelin. Masterfully captured by 📸 , with .b.heide underwater. Kept safe by the two Barba legends and supersisters, and

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