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World Oceans Day – 8 June & Every Day
World Oceans Day, which takes place annually on 8 June, is a day for humanity to honour the ocean. However, …
Honouring Women Conservationists on International Women’s Day
The Sylvia Earle will be dedicated to leading women conservationists At Aurora Expeditions, we are celebrating International Women’s Day 2022 …
Dr. Sylvia Earle to Host World First Antarctica Climate Expedition
Registrations of Interest now Open for Dr. Sylvia Earle’s World-First Antarctic Climate Expedition “February 2023 will be a moment in …
We are 100% Carbon Neutral!
100% Carbon Neutral and this is our Positive Impact Plan This month we have been certified 100% Carbon Neutral as …
Why is Antarctica colder than the Arctic?
Antarctica and the Arctic are the two coldest places on earth. The polar regions are known for their vast, glittering …
How cold is Antarctica?
Antarctica is the coldest place on earth. Colder than the Arctic and the Andes, even colder than the summit of …
About Sylvia Earle
New Ship Honours Sylvia Earle Dr. Sylvia Earle is a legendary marine biologist, oceanographer, explorer, author and lecturer with experience …
Our new ship – the Sylvia Earle
Our new ship, the Sylvia Earle Our new ship honours Sylvia Earle, an accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer, conservationist and explorer; …
Webinar: Explore the natural beauty of Greenland
Watch our webinar on Greenland below where local Greenland specialist, Bettina Ovgaard talks about Greenlandic traditions, culture, everyday life, and …
Aurora Expeditions celebrate World Oceans Day!
Have you ever stopped to think about how amazing our oceans are? From generating the majority of the oxygen we …
Birding In Alaska: A Bird Watcher’s Guide
With the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) reporting there are 500 different species of bird in the northern …
Who Was Charles Darwin?
Naturalist. Geologist. Biologist. Author. Father. As far as influential people from the 19th century go, Charles Darwin certainly ranks with the likes …
Aurora Expeditions Acknowledge The World’s Endangered Species List
On Friday 20 May 2016, the world takes time to acknowledge the planet’s endangered species of wild animals, and many …
Clean Up Svalbard, By Dr. Roger Kirkwood
Aurora Expeditions’ passengers and staff have excelled in the Clean Up Svalbard campaign this year with consistent collections of plastic …
How Were The Galápagos Islands Formed? A History Timeline
The naturally diverse and dazzling islands of the Galápagos Islands are a place of wonder where visitors can witness untouched …
Chimborazo – The Volcano You’ve Never Heard Of
In geography classes around the world, students are taught about Mount Everest in Nepal being the tallest peak on Earth. …
What National Parks Could I See On An Aurora Expeditions Voyage?
It is certainly impressive to see the growth of new infrastructure in our cities. From apartment buildings and underground rail …
5 Amazing Animals That Should Be At The Olympics
Here at Aurora Expeditions, we have a huge amount of respect for animals and the role they play in the …
Sound vs Fjord – What’s The Difference?
Fjord. Sound. The words alone conjure images of majestic, untamed landscapes: dazzling mountain reflections gleaming in deep, placid waters far …
Can Flora Possibly Survive On The Antarctic Peninsula?
If you turned to an artist and asked them to paint a scene from an Antarctic voyage, you’ll likely be given …
What Is The Life Cycle Of An Iceberg?
On an Aurora Expeditions cruise around the Antarctic Peninsula, you will see a variety of landscapes. During the warmer months, …
Antarctic Weather Patterns: What will the weather be like on my cruise?
Each year, we take parties of excited people to see the Antarctic Peninsula’s famous tourist attractions. Aboard our purpose-built expedition ships, …
Aurora Team Get Their Hands Dirty In The Name Of Conservation
The Aurora Expeditions office team joined Conservation Volunteers Australia at Cronulla last month for a day of ‘Hard Yakka’. Swapping …
Life In Antarctica: Spotting Penguin Behaviour Through Different Seasons
Entirely flightless and seen mostly in the lower reaches of the Southern Hemisphere, penguins are some of the most easily …
