Category: Polar Science

Polar science is an important part of One Ocean Expeditions’ voyages to Antarctica and the Arctic because the oceans in the Polar Regions are known to be the most efficient in early warning detection as they are often the most highly affected by global environmental changes. This is why One Ocean Expeditions selects research partners, who are executing important and relevant research projects, to travel alongside guests and conduct science while onboard our expedition cruises. The Vancouver Aquarium, Oregon State University, Oceanites and the Australian Antarctic Division are among the well renown scientists who collect research samples to share it first hand with passengers and use the data for international science projects. Research may range from collecting data for critical meteorological and oceanographic studies used at an international level, to the tagging and tracking of migrant whale populations for universities and science institutions.

Science with One Ocean Expeditions

The oceans in the Polar Regions are known to be the most efficient in early warning detection as they are often the most highly affected by global environmental changes. One Ocean Expeditions carefully selects research partners, who execute important and relevant research projects, to travel alongside guests and conduct science while onboard our expedition cruises. These projects which take place in Antarctica, the Arctic and all places in between are exclusive to the One Ocean Expeditions program. Research may range from collecting data for critical meteorological and oceanographic studies used at an international level, to the tagging and tracking of migrant whale populations for universities and science institutions worldwide.

Whale Research in Antarctica

A whale research team recently traveled to Antarctica to understand on the health and growth of whales by using UAS to gather pertinent information. Learning the behavior of humpback whales and minke whales is critical to the understanding of whales and their habitats to ensure we they are protected in years to come.