Discover the wonders of the polar regions—from the science behind the Northern Lights to the feeding habits of penguins—on Quark Expeditions’ polar education hub. Enjoy exclusive access to expert-hosted webinars (customized for children and adults), videos, fresh weekly content, blogs, infographics, colouring outlines and kids’ contests. Your polar education starts here!
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Next Week: Why are the Polar Regions So Cold?
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This Week: How Marine Mammals Adapt
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Read BlogAdapt or Die!
Discover how penguins, whales and seals have adapted in order to survive in the cold and windy Antarctic.
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4:07Watch VideoOrnithologist Fabrice Genevois Talks About Fur Seals
Learn about the behaviors of fur seals on Half Moon Island and their struggle to survive.
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Species Adaptation, with Nick Engelmann
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Week 14: Greenland Adventure Week
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Read BlogVoyage to South Greenland
A 70-km fjord, epic wildlife, the Greenland Ice Sheet, helicopter-supported adventure and culturally-rich communities await visitors to South Greenlann.
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Read ArticleMountain-biking in South Greenland
Hopping on a mountain bike in South Greenland is an exciting way to get closer to nature—and closer to the local people.
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1:17:41Watch VideoWebinar: Introducing the Greenland Adventure voyages with Ultramarine Expedition Leader Alison Kirk-Lauritsen
Host Alex McNeil speaks to special guest Alison Kirk-Lauritsen, Expedition Leader on Ultramarine, to learn about the ground-breaking Greenland Adventure: Explore by Sea, Land and Air expedition, sched
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1:04:19Watch VideoWebinar: “South Greenland – Polar Paradise” with Glaciologists Dr. Michael Hambrey & Dr. Colin Souness
Host Alex McNeil welcomes two special guests today; glaciologists Dr. Michael Hambrey and Dr. Colin Sousness. Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about glaciers, icebergs, ice formations and,
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26:10Watch VideoWebinar: “Tasermiut Fjord Revealed” with special guest Salik Frederiksen
Today, Alex McNeil extends a special welcome to Salik Frederiksen, co-owner of Tasermiut Camp, situated along the 70-km Tasermiut Fjord in South Greenland. Learn about overnight camping and other outd
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55:46Watch VideoWebinar: “The Vikings” with Laurie Dexter, Polar Historian and Former Expedition Leader.
Host Alex McNeil speaks with Polar Historian Laurie Dexter (a former Expedition Leader). This is an ideal opportunity to learn about the history of the Vikings (also known as Norsemen) in the region.
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33:27Watch VideoWebinar: "The Kujataa UNESCO World Heritage Site” with Alibak Hard, UNESCO Site Manager.
Host Alex McNeil welcomes UNESCO Site Manager Alibak Hard, who explains the significance of the Kujataa site, a sub-Arctic farming landscape which is the first known example of agriculture in the Arct
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1:03:08Watch VideoWebinar: “Ultramarine’s Adventure Activities” with Dagny Ivarsdottir, Adventure Guide.
Alex McNeil chats with Adventure Guide Dagny Ivarsdottir about the array of adventure options available in the Greenland Adventure: Explore by Sea, Land and Air expedition scheduled for July 2021. Hel
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Week 13: Celebrating Shackleton
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Read BlogChasing Shackleton: Chasing Polar Dreams
In 2013, explorer Tim Jarvis and crew recreated Shackleton’s 1916 journey from Elephant Island to South Georgia. A modern day epic!
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Read ArticleCelebrate the Life and Legacy of Antarctic Explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton
Passengers on a Quark Expedition voyage got an in-depth history lesson from Jonathan Shackleton, a first cousin of the famous polar explorer.
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1:22:33Watch VideoWebinar: Celebrating Shackleton
Australian explorer, environmentalist and author Tim Jarvis is a respected authority on Sir Ernest Shackleton’s feats in Antarctica. In 2013, Jarvis recreated Shackleton’s epic 1916 journey from Eleph
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Week 12: How Birds Survive the Arctic
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Read BlogThe Top 5 Bird Cliffs in the Arctic
Gull Canyon on Somerset Island, Cambridge Point, Nunavut… Learn about these and other top bird cliffs you may visit on your Arctic expedition.
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Read BlogIdeal Polar Expeditions for Bird-watchers
Discover which bird species you’re apt to see on specific polar voyages.
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