Every spring Inupiaq hunters camp on the sea ice north of the Arctic Circle, in hopes of capturing a bowhead whale to share with their village. But as global warming accelerates ice melt, it threatens the tribe’s 4,000-year-old tradition. National Geographic photographer Kiliii Yuyan recounts the five years he spent documenting these whale hunters, including one harrowing experience when the sea ice groaned—and then collapsed underneath them. Photo Credit: Photograph by Kiliii Yuyan, National Geographic You can also listen to the Overheard at National Geographic podcast on these platforms: ➡ ➡ Spotify: ➡ Stitcher: ➡ Google Podcasts: ➡ iHeart Radio: ➡ Castbox: ➡ Subscribe: Get More National Geographic: Official Site: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: @natgeo Tenor: About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Camping on Sea Ice with Whale Hunters | Podcast | Overheard at National Geographic National Geographic
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