Randall Hyman has covered cultural and environmental topics from the Arctic to the tropics for over 30 years for Smithsonian, National Wildlife, Discover, The Atlantic, Science and various National Geographic publications. As an Alicia Patterson Foundation Fellow, he traveled across the Norwegian Arctic last year in the tracks of reindeer, polar bears and sled dogs. https://www.newsdeeply.com/oceans/contributor/randall-hyman/rss en Arctic Biodiversity Climate Change Thu, 08 Feb 2018 08:10:00 +0000 Randall Hyman https://www.newsdeeply.com/oceans/articles/2018/02/08/polar-bears-need-disappearing-sea-ice-in-more-ways-than-one https://www.newsdeeply.com/oceans/articles/2018/02/08/polar-bears-need-disappearing-sea-ice-in-more-ways-than-one New research documents how important the algae that thrive under sea ice are to the Arctic food chain. But as sea ice disappears and the region warms, the timing and abundance of ice algae blooms is in flux. Arctic Governance Wed, 09 Aug 2017 04:57:46 +0000 Randall Hyman https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2017/08/09/competing-visions-clash-over-the-future-of-norways-lofoten-islands https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2017/08/09/competing-visions-clash-over-the-future-of-norways-lofoten-islands An archipelago off Norway’s northern coast is renowned for its beauty. It’s also near untapped oil-and-gas deposits. In light of recent demonstrations against oil-drilling in the Lofoten Islands, photojournalist Randall Hyman shares his experiences in the region. Economy Solutions Tue, 13 Jun 2017 12:29:16 +0000 Randall Hyman https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/06/13/svalbards-russian-coal-town-tries-its-hand-at-tourism https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/06/13/svalbards-russian-coal-town-tries-its-hand-at-tourism Russia’s Arctic settlement of Barentsburg has long depended on coal production. But tourism now supports a growing share of the economy, says Sergey Shirokiy, manager of Arctic Travel Company Grumant. Arctic Blue Economy Fri, 12 May 2017 03:19:06 +0000 Randall Hyman https://www.newsdeeply.com/oceans/articles/2017/05/12/the-icy-fire-beneath-norways-seabed-2 https://www.newsdeeply.com/oceans/articles/2017/05/12/the-icy-fire-beneath-norways-seabed-2 Trapped by deep ocean pressure and cold temperatures along continental shelves, methane hydrates could be an energy windfall or a looming disaster. Norway is spending millions to discover whether this ice-like form of natural gas will prove boon or bane. Geopolitics & Security Mon, 03 Apr 2017 12:38:04 +0000 Randall Hyman https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/04/03/the-big-chill-norway-and-russias-icy-rift https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/04/03/the-big-chill-norway-and-russias-icy-rift Longstanding friendly relations between the two countries have become frosty over the past few years. To understand why, we spoke to two experts at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Washington. Environment Wed, 18 May 2016 06:04:14 +0000 Randall Hyman https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2016/05/18/waning-sea-ice-threatens-fragile-arctic-food-web https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2016/05/18/waning-sea-ice-threatens-fragile-arctic-food-web Faced with the grim reality that this year’s Arctic sea ice may once again hit the all-time record lows of 2012, scientists weigh up the subsequent risks. Wed, 30 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Randall Hyman https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/03/30/longyearbyen-moves-to-revitalize-its-economy https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/03/30/longyearbyen-moves-to-revitalize-its-economy Low coal prices have forced the Store Norske Spitsbergen Coal Company to shutter its largest mine on Svalbard. For Longyearbyen, the collapse of coal presents daunting challenges. But Arild Olsen, the town’s mayor and a former miner, sees opportunities ahead. Environment Fri, 25 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Randall Hyman https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2016/03/25/the-icy-fire-beneath-norways-seabed https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2016/03/25/the-icy-fire-beneath-norways-seabed Trapped by deep ocean pressure and cold temperatures along continental shelves, methane hydrates could be an energy windfall or a looming disaster. Norway is spending millions to discover whether this ice-like form of natural gas will prove boon or bane.