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Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance expedition (1914-1917) is regarded as one of polar history’s great...

There are few wildlife experiences as exhilarating as a close encounter with a whale. Even more incr...

The Arctic closely guards some of the most unique and rewarding kayaking opportunities on the planet...

The Southern Ocean is one of the most biologically rich bodies of water in the world. Constantly sti...

Have you ever wondered how people survived in the cold Arctic before modern housing and equipment...

Now enjoying protection after centuries of relentless hunting, whales are returning to the waters of...

The icy waters of Antarctica are home to millions of seals representing several species. Most of the...

Besides their legendary sled-towing capability – even through the sky – and their need to only work...

Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina), affectionately known as “blubber slugs”, are phocids (ea...

Surf’s up! Hard to believe, but that's the reaction from a thankfully small (and ill-informed) group...

Stretching over 14.5 million square kilometers (5.5. million square miles), the Arctic region covers...

Seven compelling reasons why Poseidon Expeditions should be your top choice for a polar adventure:...

Special significance is often attached to the crossing of the so-called Polar Circles. What are ...

A polar cruise is a great way to achieve your geographical goals. Here are some of the northernmost...

Penguins are the animals most famously associated with Antarctica. They are also one of the most...

The Faroe Islands, a hidden gem of an archipelago in the Northern Atlantic Ocean, hold a wealth ...

Life at an Antarctic research station can be challenging. In addition to contending with the harsh...

Svalbard, the perfect representation of the pristine polar environment in most people’s imagination...