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Discover the secrets of magical Svalbard, with Aurora Expeditions and New Scientist, deeply exploring magnificent fjords abundant with wildlife. Zodiac cruise past enormous glaciers, spot beluga whales surfacing in the crystalline waters and witness thousands of guillemots nesting in dramatic cliff faces. Enter the pack ice to spot seals and the iconic polar bear. Walk through the tundra’s beautiful microflora, keeping watch for reindeer and arctic fox, and discover long-lost exploration camps and old trapper huts.
Your onboard expedition team will help you experience a range of activities including Zodiac boat safaris (investigating coves, glaciers and wildlife), guided hikes (exploring pristine beaches and stunning wilderness) and photography (helping you to improve your skills with a camera). They will aim to deliver two shore excursions every day.
On this unique expedition cruise, you'll be joined by marine biologist, writer and broadcaster, Dr Helen Scales. Helen is the author of several books including the Guardian bestseller Spirals in Time, New Scientist book of the year Eye of the Shoal, and the children’s book, The Great Barrier Reef. She writes for National Geographic Magazine, the Guardian, and New Scientist, among others. On the radio, she has presented several documentaries for the BBC.
She teaches at Cambridge University and is a science advisor for the marine conservation charity Sea Changers. Her research focus is on marine conservation and the inter-relations between people and oceans, particularly in the context of habitat protection and the international wildlife trade. She has previously worked for several conservation organisations including the World Wide Fund for Nature, TRAFFIC International, the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources and Natural England.
Your Arctic Expedition is carefully curated with a mixture of incredible landings, Zodiac cruises, and insightful talks on board. Helen will accompany you on the activities and will give a series of private talks, as well as fireside chats covering a broad range of polar science such as:
Days 1: Oslo
Day 2: Longyearbyen
Days 3-11: Svalbard archipelago
Day 12: Longyearbyen
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