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: Women of Antarctica
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This Week: The Wonders of the Northern and Southern Lights
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0:06Watch VideoNorthern Lights in Under 10 Seconds
Your virtual glimpse of the magical Aurora Borealis.
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0:09Watch VideoNorthern Lights at a Glance
Keen to observe the Aurora Borealis? Q the time-lapse.
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Read BlogOf Legends and Folklore: Greenland’s Northern Lights
Read about thousand-year-old lnuit legends and more.
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Read BlogThe Celestial Wonders of the Northern Lights
Another great reason to visit Greenland: the Aurora Borealis
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The Northern Lights
Choose from a rainbow of colors for your Aurora Borealis.
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1:02:57Watch VideoWebinar: The Northern Lights with night-sky photographer and science journalist Babak Tafreshi
Learn when and where you can best view the Aurora Borealis — and just what are “Aurora storms”?
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43:10Watch VideoWebinar: Why are the Northern Lights so Multicolored? | Babak Tafreshi
Award-winning night-sky photographer and science journalist Babak Tafreshi discusses the science behind the colorful Aurora Borealis.
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Week 4: The Beauty of Polar Plants
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1:55Watch VideoPlant Scientist Sandra Nogué Busch: pollens in Antarctica
Do plants really grow in Antarctica? Hear what this scientist has to say.
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Read BlogOur 5 Prettiest Arctic Flowers
From beautiful bearberry to purple saxifrage. We showcase our 5 favorite Arctic plants!
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Download SheetFlower Power
Choose the brightest colors for your patch of Arctic flowers.
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1:18:35Watch VideoWebinar: Botanist Samantha McBeth gets to the root of polar flowers
Recording now available!
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55:44Watch VideoWebinar: Family-friendly talk: Let’s see what grows in the Polar Regions!
Recording now available!
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Week 3: The best time to observe Antarctica’s unique bird species?
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2:16Watch VideoAntarctica: Ornithologist Fabrice Genevois with rare snow petrel chicks (360° VR)
A rare opportunity to observe one-month-old snow petrel chicks in a cave at the tip of Antarctica.
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Read BlogMeet the Albatross: An Imposing Sight
In addition to its beauty and grace, the albatross has the largest wingspan of any bird.
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Read BlogThe Falkland Islands: A Birder’s Paradise
Temperate climate and abundant food make the Falkland Islands an ideal breeding ground for birds.
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Birds of Antarctica
Grab your crayons and start coloring. Our flock of feathered friends are waiting!
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