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10 Terrific Antarctic Bird Facts
Antarctica is a fantastic cruise destination for birdwatching, with around 45 distinct species you may be able to see.
The Ross Sea Becomes Earth's Largest Protected Marine Area
The Ross Sea in Antarctica will become the world’s largest protected marine park. This has been signed in Hobart today by 24 countries and t
12 Tips to Help Keep Birds Safe During an Antarctic Cruise
One of the most wonderful experiences you can have on an Antarctic cruise is investigating the multitudes of penguins in their natural habit
Guidelines for visitors to Antarctica
Activities in the Antarctic are governed by the Antarctic Treaty of 1959 and associated agreements, referred to collectively as the Antarcti
Scott’s ponies becoming unstuck
‘’English-men where flabbergasted…they had never dreamt that dogs could run in that way before a sledge, and already they felt contempt for
Exploration of the Polar Regions
From the Vikings via the first whale and seal hunters to Scott and Amundsen, from the maritime explorers Franklin and Nordenskiöld to presen
Svalbard a Disneyland for geologists
Svalbard is located in the north-western corner of the Eurasian plate. For a long period Svalbard was part of a large continent that include
A true polar bear special
When I look out of the window I see only ice. Floes as far as the eye can see. It is Saturday, but not your typical Saturday. This morning I
A Photo-Tour of our Cruise Ship the m/v Plancius
Welcome aboard the Plancius! She was originally named the Hr. Ms. Tydeman and was built as an oceanographic research vessel for the royal Du
Six Seal Species You Might See On Your Greenland Cruise
Seals play a big role in the history of Greenland. They’ve been a source of food, clothing, and other supplies for centuries and without the
Once in a lifetime … or …?
“Goodmoooorning folks, goodmooorning”, the voice from our expedition leader Nathan echoed through our cosy triple porthole cabin on board of
Traditional Lifestyles of the Inuit
The Inuit are an indigenous Arctic people who speak the languages of the Eskaleutian family and who reside in four countries surrounding the
Mesmerised by the wild beauty of Svalbard
Myrtle Ryan found herself mesmerised by the wild beauty of the icy high Arctic, and the many fascinating creatures which call it home. A cus
Freshwater ecosystems in the Arctic
The Arctic, which may be of a surprise, is home to an abundant and diverse range of freshwater ecosystems including lakes, ponds, rivers and
Want a Sneak Preview of Your Antarctica Cruise?
You’ll have to put some effort into taking a bad picture of Antarctica. The landscapes offer starkly beautiful vistas in every direction.
Explore the Ross Sea and Antarctica’s Largest Ice Shelf
Oceanwide Expeditions’ “Spectacular Ross Sea” voyage takes passengers through the Ross Sea, an immense bay south of the Antarctic Circle, on
"Major Tom, I wish you’d known..."
Grey sky. I wake up with a cotton-padded head: all noises and thoughts come muffled up, both from the outside and the inside. Alas, today’s
The disastrous expedition in the Arctic west
In 1902, Otto Sverdrup, captain of the Fram on Nansen’s expedition, led his own expedition to the Arctic north of Canada. Over the period of
The polar bear: king of the Arctic food chain
The polar bear is the world’s largest species of bear and the largest land predator. There is a large difference in size between male and fe
Tourists Help Clean Spitsbergen Beaches
Tourists of the “Eco Volunteer, North Spitsbergen” trip organized by Oceanwide Expeditions have been cleaning the beaches of Northwest Spits
5 Misconceptions You Might Have About Greenland
Greenland isn’t dark the entire year round. It isn’t always bitterly cold either...