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Mark Stratton

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • BY Jos Dewing, FRGS

“What happens in the Arctic does not stay in the Arctic.” The Science of Svalbard.

Read about the science of Svalbard in the Arctic and its impact not only on expedition cruising, but on the world in general. (4-minute read)

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • BY Peter Shanks

Peter Shanks shares his personal diary of a remarkable journey to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands

Peter Shanks shares his personal diary of a remarkable journey to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands (6-minute read)

Jamie Lafferty

DECEMBER 01, 2025 • BY Jos Dewing, FRGS

A Continent Without Owners: The Story of the Antarctic Treaty

Read about a Continent Without Owners: The Story of the Antarctic Treaty (4-minute read)

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • BY Jos Dewing, FRGS

Where the World Ends, Terra Nova Begins

ExplorEarth goes behind the scenes with the founder of the industry's newest polar-first operator. (4-minute read)

Mark Stratton

Wildlife Polar Bear By Smeerenburgbreen Glacier 1

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AUGUST 26, 2025 • BY Mark Stratton

Experiencing Svalbard Under the New Wildlife Guidelines

The burning question for travellers to Svalbard this summer has been ‘Are we going to see polar bears?’. Mark Stratton joined 66° Expeditions to see what, if anything, has changed (4-minute read)

Rosie B Wild

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • BY ExplorEarth Editor

A Changing Sky: Puffins Decline on the Farnes as Other Seabirds Rise

Why the WWFs “Walrus from Space” Project Is a Game-Changer for Arctic Wildlife Conservation. (3-minute read)

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NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • BY ExplorEarth Editor

Counting Walrus from Space on World Walrus Day

Why the WWFs “Walrus from Space” Project Is a Game-Changer for Arctic Wildlife Conservation. (3-minute read)

Michelle Sole Quark Expeditions

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • BY ExplorEarth Editor

Inside Antarctica’s Rarest Wildlife Encounter: Reaching Snow Hill’s Emperor Penguins

Helicopters, expert navigation, and decades of polar experience make possible a landing at Antarctica’s legendary Snow Hill Emperor penguin colony. (3-minute read)