The PolarJournal logo is the polar star, which serves as a fixed point in the sky in seafaring. Symbolically, the star is also supposed to be a guide in the sea of polar news. Photo: Michael Wenger The polar regions have not only risen in favor of travel, at least...
Antarctica is considered to be the last pristine wilderness on Earth. According to the results of the US-Australian research group, this statement is also true for the air. They could hardly detect bacteria from other populated regions. Photo: Michael Wenger The human...
The Falkland Islands are a natural paradise and are considered a portal to Antarctica due to their unique wildlife. Penguins and seabirds are the highlights for tourists on the more than 770 islands. Photo: Michael Wenger The COVID-19 pandemic has caused tourism...
” Kia Ora” at the new Scott Base, New Zealand’s Antarctic Station. The station is intended to provide employees and researchers with a comfortable and safe home in Antarctica, while providing also environmental safety for the Antarctic environment....
One of the largest king penguin colonies in the world is located in St. Andrews Bay on South Georgia island. Around 300 – 400,000 animals live here all year round, thanks to the long breeding cycle of the penguins. Photo: Michael Wenger One of the highlights for...