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Environment
Our Journey to Becoming a Certified B Corporation
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our commitment to sustainability and purpose-driven business practices – we are …
10 Ways We’re Making a Positive Impact: Our Commitment to Sustainability
Our unwavering commitment to the strategies laid out in our 2022-2023 Impact Report underscores our dedication to creating a lasting positive …
Fun-Fuelled Climate Action: Interview with Don Maruska
Don Maruska brings enthusiasm and enjoyment to a cause that is so close to Aurora’s heart: climate action. A catalyst …
Whales in Antarctica: Blue Whales, Orcas and Minke Whales
Enigmatic, majestic, and awe-inspiring whales, the giants of the ocean, give rise to gasps, oohs, and aahs every time they …
Celebrating World Migratory Bird Day
World Migratory Bird Day is all about appreciating our avian friends and the incredible journeys they make every year. This …
What does Earth Day mean to us?
Join us in renewing our commitment to the planet Earth Day is observed every year on 22 April, and aims …
World Nature Conservation Day: 5 ways we’re doing our bit
World Nature Conservation Day is observed every year on 28 July, and aims to raise awareness of the worsening climate …
World Oceans Day – 8 June & Every Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s4iKmrzgyY World Oceans Day, which takes place annually on 8 June, is a day for humanity to honour the ocean. …
Honouring Women Conservationists on International Women’s Day
The Sylvia Earle will be dedicated to leading women conservationists At Aurora Expeditions, we are celebrating International Women’s Day 2022 …
Why is Antarctica colder than the Arctic?
Antarctica and the Arctic are the two coldest places on earth. The polar regions are known for their vast, glittering …
How cold is Antarctica?
Antarctica is the coldest place on earth. Colder than the Arctic and the Andes, even colder than the summit of …
About Sylvia Earle
New Ship Honours Sylvia Earle Dr. Sylvia Earle is a legendary marine biologist, oceanographer, explorer, author and lecturer with experience …
Webinar: Explore the natural beauty of Greenland
Watch our webinar on Greenland below where local Greenland specialist, Bettina Ovgaard talks about Greenlandic traditions, culture, everyday life, and …
Aurora Expeditions celebrate World Oceans Day!
Have you ever stopped to think about how amazing our oceans are? From generating the majority of the oxygen we …
How Were The Galápagos Islands Formed? A History Timeline
The naturally diverse and dazzling islands of the Galápagos Islands are a place of wonder where visitors can witness untouched …
Clean Up Svalbard, By Dr. Roger Kirkwood
Aurora Expeditions’ passengers and staff have excelled in the Clean Up Svalbard campaign this year with consistent collections of plastic …
Aurora Expeditions Acknowledge The World’s Endangered Species List
On Friday 20 May 2016, the world takes time to acknowledge the planet’s endangered species of wild animals, and many …
Who Was Charles Darwin?
Naturalist. Geologist. Biologist. Author. Father. As far as influential people from the 19th century go, Charles Darwin certainly ranks with the likes …
Birding In Alaska: A Bird Watcher’s Guide
With the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) reporting there are 500 different species of bird in the northern …
What National Parks Could I See On An Aurora Expeditions Voyage?
It is certainly impressive to see the growth of new infrastructure in our cities. From apartment buildings and underground rail …
Chimborazo – The Volcano You’ve Never Heard Of
In geography classes around the world, students are taught about Mount Everest in Nepal being the tallest peak on Earth. …
5 Amazing Animals That Should Be At The Olympics
Here at Aurora Expeditions, we have a huge amount of respect for animals and the role they play in the …
Can Flora Possibly Survive On The Antarctic Peninsula?
If you turned to an artist and asked them to paint a scene from an Antarctic voyage, you’ll likely be given …
Sound vs Fjord – What’s The Difference?
Fjord. Sound. The words alone conjure images of majestic, untamed landscapes: dazzling mountain reflections gleaming in deep, placid waters far …
