Ocean Research Project - Matt and his crew narrowly avoid being crushed by an iceberg and trawl for microplastic particles in Baffin Bay

Matt Rutherford and his crew gather scientific data for NASA and The Smithsonian. Every year, they spend several months in the Arctic Circle, braving all manner of strange currents, tempestuous weather and sub-zero temperatures. Added to this, they tackle the logistical problems associated with working in some of the most remote territory on Earth while also struggling to keep their heads above water financially. This week, they trawl for microplastic particles in the middle of Baffin Bay and narrowly avoid being crushed by an iceberg, which bears down on them while they're tied to a sea wall!