“In the Arctic and Antarctic circles, months go by where the sun never rises.

But what’s it like living where darkness reigns? Many think that the absence of familiar cues, day-night cycles and exposure to vitamin D must drain residents and throw their routines off balance, but we have spoken to some people who have experienced the opposite.

A photographer, explorer and two Arctic residents have shared their personal experiences of the dark season with us, and have debunked some common misconceptions about it…”

 

The 90 North Foundation team (Executive Director Pen Hadow, and Research Director Graeme Chesters), give their insight into life in the Arctic. Read the full article online at –  The Independent.