30 June 2025 – Three Polar Bears in One Day

30 June 2025 – Three Polar Bears in One Day

Field Notes by Benita Tan What an extraordinary day—three polar bears in a single day. We were blessed with clear skies and sunshine, and the Arctic gave us a truly unforgettable experience. One bear came incredibly close to the ship—just around 30 meters away. It...
29 June 2025 – Pack Ice Encounter

29 June 2025 – Pack Ice Encounter

Field Notes by Virginia Bria We are underway to reach the pack ice and search for Polar bears, seals and a variety of birds. In 2015 I photographed the Ivory gull flying above the pack ice. Fast forward to 2025 and they are now a rare bird to see. The pack ice just 50...
27 June 2025 – First Zodiac Outing for Team X Ray

27 June 2025 – First Zodiac Outing for Team X Ray

Field Notes by Nur Tucker (Team Leader)Location: 14th July Glacier, Julibukta The weather couldn’t have been better—bright sunshine lit up the fjord, casting a warm glow over the icy expanse. Jeff was our Zodiac driver today, and he steered us toward the 14th July...