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"This is a Weddell seal. Usually quite shy and docile, Weddell seals are the southernmost ranging mammal on earth. Unlike their Antarctic cousins (crabeater, leopard, and Ross seals) the Weddell seals

"This was heaven to me. As I’d stand back and watch the wildlife to their thing, some of these elephant seal pups would scoot all the way over to us and just look up with their precious eyes. The pups

"This is a crabeater seal! Usually, these seals are fairly chill, resting on ice snoozing ?. However, these young bucks joined us on some sea ice and came in hot, slithering right up to check us out,

Can you spot her? The Ocean Adventurer often likes to play hide-and-seek with our guests in the Polar Regions ?⁠ ⁠ Learn more about Antarctica, link in bio! ?⁠ ⁠ ?: @acacia.johnson at Cuverville Islan

Dinosaurs in Antarctica? ???⁠ ⁠ On our family-friendly webinar this week, Polar Expedition Guide and Geology Presenter Phil Wickens shares more about the geological and wildlife history of Antarctica.

Did you know that Antarctica was once located at the equator?? ⁠ ⁠ Polar Expedition Guide and Geology Presenter Phil Wickens shares more about the birth of Antarctica as we know it today, it's early d

This week, Expedition Guide and Geology Presenter Phil Wickens will share his expertise about the geological history of Antarctica, from ancient rocks to active volcanoes. ?? ⁠ ⁠ Check out the #PolarL

The Arctic fox is known for its beautiful white coats that serve as very effective camouflage in the winter when they allow them to blend into the tundra's snow and ice. As the seasons change, the fox

We've all been dreaming about amazing trips that we'll take when travel restrictions are lifted! Here four reasons to start planning your next adventure today:⁠ ✅ Protect your travel investments with

? Arctic superheroes!? ? On our family-friendly webinar this week, Polar Expedition Guide and Zoologist Grigory Tsidulko will talk about Arctic animals, whose adaptation to survive in these harsh cond

Whale, whale, whale... how much do you know about cetaceans? ?⁠ ⁠ Polar Expedition Guide and Zoologist Grigory Tsidulko will share more about different types of whales, their feeding and diving techni

"This elephant seal pup is probably around 8 weeks old. Elephant seals are some of the deepest divers in the Southern Ocean. Their big eyes are one of the evolutionary features that allow them to capt

This week, Expedition Guide and Zoologist Grigory Tsidulko will talk about whales and Arctic animals! ?⁠ ⁠ Check out the #PolarLearningChannel for resources and to register for our free adult and fami

Exploring #Antarctica onboard the Ocean Adventurer! ?? | A repost from @laurencedeloison. This 128-guest vessel is one of the longest-serving ships in the Quark Expeditions fleet, her reinforced 1A ic