Cruise ships in Antarctica represent a non-negligible scientific platform for monitoring bird communities, according to British and Norwegian scientists who experimented with this mode of observation between 2019 and 2020. On September 18, a study published in...
South Georgia is a haven for many species of marine mammals and birds. There are five million seals of four different species, and 65 million birds of 30 different species breeding on the island. Whether plant or animal, non-native species are a real threat to...
This article is published as part of a partnership between PolarJournal and Quark Expeditions. A wild-and-crazy godmother (Photo: Quark Expeditions) The cruise operator has chosen a tireless advocate for inclusivity and capability as well as an expert in geoscience to...
Three years ago, the sky was the limit: a classic cruise ship docked in Greenland’s capital, a first for the company. In the future, however, such shipping companies will have to do without the help of tourism industry leader Visit Greenland. Image: MSC Cruises...
The port of Ushuaia is unlikely to be as peaceful as it is in the picture in the coming season. Up to 18 ships per day are expected. Image: Michael Wenger The appeal of Antarctica was demonstrated last season when expedition tour operators were able to put their ships...
