We will pass through waters traveled by whales, anchoring in various spots around the region, the expedition offers the chance to hike and dive in the iceberg-heavy waters. We have the entire Oceanwide Expeditions ship m/v Ortelius for this expedition - this will be an amazing adventure so reserve your spot now!!! RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOWItinerary This Polar Circle and Antarctic Peninsula Expedition will take you south of Antarctica, crossing the Polar Circe. Projects include plankton tows, reef surveys of key indicator species, sample collections, and marine mammal ID. Here we will pool our resources and time to assist scientists and image makers in adding to our understanding of the Antarctic region.as well as getting a little 'fun' time in Antarctica! RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOWThe goals of this expedition are to:Raise $100,000-$150,000 in donations for organizations dedicated to developing interest in marine careers.Contribute $22,000 to carbon offsets to minimize the environmental impact of the expedition's carbon footprintUse the images, videos, and data collected by the image professionals and citizen scientists to develop multimedia educational tools across platforms, including live streaming to classrooms.Bring image makers to Antarctica whose efforts will contribute to a greater appreciation of the delicate Antarctic ecosystem.Use the expertise of scientists, with the assistance of citizen scientists, to explore new areas. This expedition is more than just a dive trip. This expedition is to honor their contribution to our understanding of the world's oceans while simultaneously exploring Antarctica. Berkley White and Erin Quigley will join Faith Ortins, from Blue Green Expeditions, and other polar diving specialists, image makers, and scientists, on an amazing citizen science expedition to Antarctica! RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW February 2024 represents the 150th anniversary of the Challenger's crossing of the southern polar circle.

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