Antarctica gives up its secrets 22 October, 2020 Many countries support scientific research projects in Antarctica, ranging from biology and glaciology to oceanography and astronomy. These… 1 min read Read Post
Arctic vs. Antarctic: Identifying the Differences 8 October, 2020 Do you want to head to the northern Polar Region to see polar bears and reindeer and visit Indigenous communities—or do you have a yearning to see… 1 min read Read Post
Fate of Sir John Franklin 28 September, 2020 Please excuse the technical difficulties throughout the presentation. Presenter and expedition guide Phil Wickens chronicles the fascinating story of… 1 min read Read Post
The Curious Behavior of Marine Mammals 26 September, 2020 Why does a Weddell seal sing? Why are minke whales so inquisitive? Based on a series of real-life encounters in the Polar Regions, biologist and… 1 min read Read Post
Conservation of Whales, Penguins and Petrels 19 September, 2020 Penguinologist Dr. Tom Hart discusses past, present and future conservation efforts of penguins, petrels and whales. Learn more about Penguin Watch:… 1 min read Read Post
10 Best Books about Early Polar Explorers 10 September, 2020 Get Polar history presenter and Expedition Guide David Burton's Top Ten books about Polar Explorers 5 min read Read Post
Polar Explorers: 10 Best Books 9 September, 2020 What fired up the imaginations of the early polar explorers who embraced untold challenges to explore the Arctic and Antarctic? History presenter… 1 min read Read Post
Discovering Arctic Expedition History in the Northwest Passage 9 September, 2020 Seasoned polar guide Phil Wickens sheds light on our collective obsession with the Northwest Passage. 1 min read Read Post
Why are the Polar Regions so cold? 14 August, 2020 Get chill with penguinologist and nature guide Jean Pennycook as she does a deep dive into the significance of the Arctic and Antarctic circles, the… 1 min read Read Post
Adapt or Die: How Life Adapts to Antarctica 5 August, 2020 Recording now available! This week we have Biologist Nick Engelmann presenting the topic Adapt or Die. Delve into the wonderful range of species that… 1 min read Read Post
“Ultramarine’s Adventure Activities” with Dagny Ivarsdottir, Adventure Guide 1 August, 2020 Alex McNeil chats with Adventure Guide Dagny Ivarsdottir about the array of adventure options available in the Greenland Adventure: Explore by Sea,… 1 min read Read Post
Packing for Polar Travel in 20 Kilos 31 July, 2020 Merchandise Coordinator Monica Martinez explains how to pack everything you need—and stay within the baggage limit. 1 min read Read Post
"The Kujataa UNESCO World Heritage Site” with Alibak Hard, UNESCO Site Manager 31 July, 2020 Host Alex McNeil welcomes UNESCO Site Manager Alibak Hard, who explains the significance of the Kujataa site, a sub-Arctic farming landscape which is… 1 min read Read Post
“The Vikings” with Laurie Dexter, Polar Historian and Former Expedition Leader 30 July, 2020 Host Alex McNeil speaks with Polar Historian Laurie Dexter (a former Expedition Leader). This is an ideal opportunity to learn about the history of… 1 min read Read Post
“South Greenland – Polar Paradise” with Glaciologists Dr. Michael Hambrey & Dr. Colin Souness 30 July, 2020 Host Alex McNeil welcomes two special guests today; glaciologists Dr. Michael Hambrey and Dr. Colin Sousness. Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to… 1 min read Read Post
Introducing the Greenland Adventure voyages with Ultramarine Expedition Leader Alison Gordon 29 July, 2020 Host Alex McNeil speaks to special guest Alison Gordon, Expedition Leader on Ultramarine, to learn about the ground-breaking Greenland Adventure:… 1 min read Read Post
Adapt or Die! 28 July, 2020 Discover how penguins, whales and seals have adapted in order to survive in the cold and windy Antarctic. 6 min read Read Post
Celebrating Shackleton 23 July, 2020 Recording now available! Australian explorer, environmentalist and author Tim Jarvis is a respected authority on Sir Ernest Shackleton’s feats in… 1 min read Read Post
Mountain-biking in South Greenland 15 July, 2020 Hopping on a mountain bike in South Greenland is an exciting way to get closer to nature—and closer to the local people. 3 min read Read Post
Voyage to South Greenland 15 July, 2020 A 70-km fjord, epic wildlife, the Greenland Ice Sheet, helicopter-supported adventure and culturally-rich communities await visitors to South… 7 min read Read Post
How Birds Survive the Arctic 15 July, 2020 Recording now available! Just how do birds survive the extreme conditions of the Arctic? Globally respected Ornithologist Noah Strycker, author of … 1 min read Read Post
Breaking the Ice: The First Year in Antarctica (1899-1900) 10 July, 2020 Recording now available! Antarctic Heritage Trust are very proud to care for five historic explorer huts in Antarctica. Borchgrevink’s huts at Cape… 1 min read Read Post
“Tasermiut Fjord Revealed” with special guest Salik Frederiksen 29 June, 2020 Today, Alex McNeil extends a special welcome to Salik Frederiksen, co-owner of Tasermiut Camp, situated along the 70-km Tasermiut Fjord in South… 1 min read Read Post
