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Coming Back from the Brink: The Fur Seals of Antarctica
Once hunted to the brink of extinction, the Antarctic fur seal is one of the most populous and charismatic species of seal found in Antarcti
Abandoned Antarctica: Five Remarkable Stations Left Behind
For centuries, the most extreme scientists, explorers, fishermen, and travellers have called Antarctica home. The continent is peppered with
A special visit to Orcadas Station
During our 19-day cruise on board Ortelius to the Falkland Islands, to South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula, we had the opportunity to
The Small but Social Commerson’s Dolphin
Despite the fact that Commerson's dolphins are among the least-known Antarctic cetaceans, these small but social dolphins go by several diff
Antarctica’s Hourglass Dolphin
Hourglass dolphins are very rare, and yet they are not included in the threatened or endangered species list. Why? First, their habitat is t
The First Buildings in Antarctica: Borchgrevink’s Historic Huts
Borchgrevink’s huts at Cape Adare are notable not only for their important role in the discovery of Antarctica, but also because they were t
Everything you need to know about Antarctic icebergs
When one imagines icebergs, the first image that usually comes to mind is that of an immense spiky iceberg, majestically floating in the fre
The first race to the South Pole in 50 years
James Clark Ross’s British Royal Navy expedition of 1839-1843 launched the most successful expedition to Antarctica by pioneering an entry i
(Nearly) Stuck in the Antarctic Ice
We are at the bottom of deep sleep, gently lullabyed throughout the night by the rhythmic swaying of the Ortelius on a glass smooth Ross Sea
The Norse Settlement of Greenland
Erik the red is a very colourful and important figure in the history of the Norse Vikings. The source for his story is found in the Icelandi
Protecting the heritage of Discovery Hut, Hut Point Antarctica
One building that became a testament to scientific endeavour is Discovery hut at Hut Point, on Ross Island. Discovery hut was Robert Falcon
Weddell seals: The data collectors scientists of Antarctica
Weddell seals inhabit some of the coldest and darkest waters deep within the Ross Sea ice, making them the southernmost naturally occurring
World premiere - ship supported remote trail running in East Greenland
Oceanwide Expeditions launches a brand new activity in polar adventure travel. We will offer an ultimate chance for conditioned trail runner
The Dirty Details of Antarctica's Dry Valleys
Located on the western coast of McMurdo Sound, the McMurdo Dry Valleys form the largest ice-free (relatively) area in Antarctica.
10 Tips for Top Northern Lights Photography
Though the northern lights are a heavenly wonder best experienced first-hand, they also represent some of the most amazing photographic oppo
Orcas (aka Killer Whales) of Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic
Orcas, also known as killer whales, are found in every ocean but are most abundant in the Southern Ocean. Their population is estimated to b
Solargraphy & Pinhole photography in the Arctic
The breakfast room fills up with SeesNL participants. Everyone is excited and ready to leave, however we have to wait until the afternoon to
What the ice reveals about Antarctica
Antarctica is not just an ice-covered continent with penguins, whales and seals. Under the thick ice are hidden freshwater lakes that contai
Adélie penguins in the Ross Sea - Antarctica
The Adélie penguin population in the Ross Sea is reported to be the highest in 30 years with up to a million Adélie penguin pairs breeding i
A Look Into the International Research Stations of Antarctica
There are currently 70 permanent research stations scattered across the continent of Antarctica, which represent 29 countries from every con
Second to the South Pole: Scott’s British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913)
When Captain Robert Falcon Scott embarked on his second and final expedition to Antarctica in 1910, he was already a famous Antarctic explor
