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A crew of sailors is embarking on a pioneering citizen science expedition through the Northwest Passage between Canada and Greenland.



During the voyage, they will collect data on weather conditions, wildlife, phytoplankton levels and microplastic.
The eight-strong crew includes 14-year-old Nera Cornell, who is believed to be the youngest Briton to sail the route in the Arctic Circle.
The team expect to complete the 900-mile (1,450km) journey in eight weeks.
Until relatively recently, the route was inaccessible for most vessels because it was blocked with sea ice.

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