Want to learn more about our Epic Antarctica Expedition Cruise? Join our free webinars featuring the expert leaders who will be joining you on board. Learn about Antarctica’s remarkable wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, fascinating history, and what to expect during the expedition, then ask your questions during the live Q&A. Register for an upcoming webinar below.
Penguins: The Planet’s Perfect Predators
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET with Catherine Jardine
Penguins are one of the most iconic symbols of Antarctica, and for good reason. In this webinar, Catherine will introduce us to these remarkable birds and the adaptations that help them thrive in such a challenging environment. One lucky attendee will also win a copy of Penguins: The Ultimate Guide.
Antarctica Through Time: A Story of Ice, Climate, and Change
Wednesday, October 7 at 3:00 PM ET with Galen Halverson
Though largely covered in ice today, Antarctica has experienced temperate and even nearly tropical climates throughout much of the past several hundred million years. It has even harboured dinosaurs. Join Canadian Geology Professor Galen Halverson’s webinar to find out what we can learn about Antarctica through the geological record, even though ice obscures many details today.
Iron, Copper, and the Hidden Chemistry of the Sea
Tuesday, October 20 at 2:00 PM ET with Maria “Maite” Maldonado
Based on her own research, Dr. Maria “Maite” Maldonado’s presentation explores how trace metals shape life in polar waters and why they matter in the Southern Ocean. Drawing on her recent paper, Maite will share new insights into biological iron cycling and the surprising role of plankton and other marine life in keeping this essential nutrient moving through the food web.
Surviving the Extreme: Marine Mammals of the Southern Ocean
Tuesday, November 3 at 1:00 PM ET with Marc Webber
Antarctica and the Southern Ocean are home to an extraordinary community of marine mammals, all adapted to life at the edge. Here you’ll find the largest of the large, the deepest and longest-diving seal, and the only mammal that stays year-round at a higher latitude than any other. Join marine mammal expert and Antarctica naturalist Marc Webber to explore these remarkable creatures and discover what makes them true specialists in survival.
