Montane are pleased to be a sponsor of the second phase of the Catlin Arctic Survey.

Catlin Arctic Survey 2010 is focused on what is widely considered to be the ‘other’ carbon problem beyond climate change....that of ocean change. The Survey is undertaking vital research into how greenhouse gases could affect the marine life of the Arctic Ocean, including some species that can be described as the core of life on our planet.

In the time-honoured tradition of exploration, the mission connects scientists and explorers in the quest to advance scientific understanding of the world we live in. Bringing together marine biologists, oceanographers and polar explorers, this international collaboration aims to study the impact of increased carbon dioxide absorption by our seas. This is changing the chemistry of the water, potentially leading to a phenomenon known as ocean acidification. Read more at www.catlinarcticsurvey.com

We have produced customised Extreme Smocks and Salopettes in conjunction with our friends at Tundra. And, now the Explorer team are just about to receive new gear as part of their second resupply. This time some of them have chosen less warm clothing as the Extreme gear has been proving to be too warm! Perhaps a further indication of global warming!

Images are copyright of Martin Hartley (hope it's OK to use them Martin!)