Antarctica gives up its secrets 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 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 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 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 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
Polar Explorers: 10 Best Books 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
Why are the Polar Regions so cold? 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 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 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
"The Kujataa UNESCO World Heritage Site” with Alibak Hard, UNESCO Site Manager 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 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 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 Kirk-Lauritsen Host Alex McNeil speaks to special guest Alison Kirk-Lauritsen, Expedition Leader on Ultramarine, to learn about the ground-breaking Greenland… 1 min read Read Post
Celebrating Shackleton 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
How Birds Survive the Arctic 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) 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 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
How do you tell a “true seal” from an “eared seal”? Recording now available! Recommended for all ages. Can you name all six of the seal species that live in Antarctic waters? Annie Inglis can! Watch… 1 min read Read Post
How do seals adapt to the rigors of the Antarctic? Recording now available! From keeping warm to avoiding 5-ton predators, seals have to work hard to survive in the Antarctic. Watch this recording… 1 min read Read Post
Antarctica: The Land of Volcanoes and Dinosaurs Recording now available! Geology presenter Phil Wickens discusses ancient rocks and active volcanoes in The Birth of Antarctica: A Geological History 1 min read Read Post
The Birth of Antarctica: A Geological History with Dr Philip Wickens Recording now available! Geology presenter Phil Wickens discusses ancient rocks and active volcanoes in The Birth of Antarctica: A Geological History. 1 min read Read Post
Who's in the Marine Animal Family? Recording now available! Zoologist Grigory Tsidulko shares his expertise about all the extraordinary marine animals that live in the Arctic - from… 1 min read Read Post
Zoologist Grigory Tsidulko shares his passion for whales Recording now available! Learn about the whales that thrive in the ice and cold of the Arctic and Antarctic. 1 min read Read Post
