Do you know what's living in your own backyard? We're on a mission to connect more deeply with the wildlife all around us, sharing backyard discoveries from around the world! What will you find?
Expedition co-coordinator Dr. Matthew Shupe is heading back to the Central Arctic! As the summer season arrives, he outlines what lies ahead for the MOSAiC Expedition team.
On our visit to Roberts Island, which is part of the Shetland Islands, we found a lot of very different animals all living on the same small piece of land. You might be surpirsed by what we saw!
One thing I was very nervous about when kayaking in Antarctica was being knocked out of my kayak by a whale! Luckily, the whales were very friendly and only swam close to greet us as we passed by.
What inspires scientists to journey to the Central Arctic during the darkest, coldest months of the year? NOAA scientist Taneil Uttal wanted to help with a community need: knowledge.
The Antarctic environment is like nowhere else on earth. It is one of the coldest, windiest and driest places on Earth. Because of this, it is one of the last remaining wildernesses.
Hi, I'm Carolynn Harris, and I delight in exploring remote and extreme places–from the Arctic Ocean to Antarctica to (simulated) outer space! Why? It's adventure that helps people!
To get around in Antarctica, we relied upon our ship, zodiacs, sea kayaks and our own two feet. Each of these methods had their own advantages and gave us different experiences.
What is an average week like aboard a ship in Antarctica? It's anything but average! From meals to excursions to downtime activities, read how the Inspiring Explorers spent their days on expedition.
Seeing the wonders of Antarctica up close is incredibly different than seeing them from a ship or in photos. There's no better way to explore the Antarctic Peninsula than on a kayak!
