Everyone Loves Mealtime on a Ship

Days on a ship are structured around mealtimes. Let's looks at how the S.A. Agulhas II's galley (kitchen) feeds over 100 people three times a day, plus I'll sample a delicious South African snack.

Life at Sea in the South Atlantic Ocean

The Endurance22 Expedition team has settled into a bit of a routine as we steam across the ocean towards the Weddell Sea. Climb aboard and experience a typical week aboard the S.A. Agulhas II.

Deploying Ocean Monitoring Buoys

Classrooms in the U.S., Canada and England are partnering with classrooms in South Africa and Namibia to adopt and name the high-tech Argo ocean monitoring floats that we're deploying from the ship.

On the Lookout for Albatross

Of all the living things that live in and around the vast ocean, there's one, very large type of bird that has a special place in sailors' hearts. Let's examine the legend of the mystical albatross.

Adventure is Afoot!

Let the adventure begin! Hi, it's Tim, and I've successfully made it from my home in Chicago to beautiful, sunny Cape Town, South Africa. Let me tell you about leg #1 of this epic journey.

Planes, Vans, Ships and Helicopters

Getting to the Weddell Sea is not easy. This journey calls for many different and unique methods of transport. Let's look some of the ways the Endurance22 team is getting from place to place.

Icelandic Fish and Potatoes

Let's dive into one of Iceland's famous dishes. We'll talk about the difference between American and Icelandic dishes, its fish culture, and fascinating ways of preparing Icelandic food!

The Arctic Fox

I'm excited to tell you all about my experience seeing Arctic foxes in Iceland. Let's learn about these creatures, from their diet to their environment!

Underwater Archeology and the Search for Endurance

Hi, I'm Mensun Bound, and I am leading the underwater search for Endurance. As a marine archeologist, I have located and mapped many sunken ships before, but Endurance is something extra special.

My Research

I knew from a young age that I wanted to work on or near the world's oceans. Here's how I turned that passion into a number of fascinating research projects in and around Iceland.

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