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9 Facts about the Greenland Shark - Nexta Expeditions
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9 Facts about the Greenland Shark

The Greenland shark, or Somniosus microcephalus, is one of many fish that inhabit the waters around Greenland, though this is not the only area in which the shark resides. These sharks, sometimes referred to as “gray sharks” or “gurry sharks,” can also be found in the north Atlantic Ocean near Iceland, Norway, and Canada.
Polar Cruises: The Ultimate Icebreaker - Nexta Expeditions
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Polar Cruises: The Ultimate Icebreaker

Travel is one of life’s great eye openers. It brings you into contact with new people and perspectives, challenges old assumptions you haven’t held to the light in years, and invites you to make unexpected discoveries about the world around you – and most of all, yourself. Added to which, you get to visit places you never knew you loved until you saw them.
All About Ice: Glaciers and Icebergs of the Arctic and Antarctica - Nexta Expeditions
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All About Ice: Glaciers and Icebergs of the Arctic and Antarctica

Antarctica in Pictures: Photos from 2018 - Nexta Expeditions
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Antarctica in Pictures: Photos from 2018

Pictures can never truly capture the essence of an experience, and this is especially true for the breathtaking adventures in Antarctica.
Inside the Svalbard Global Seed Vault - Nexta Expeditions
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Inside the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Literature, cinema, and even video games often present us with various global disaster scenarios. These typically involve devastating wars, catastrophic natural events, or widespread pandemics that leave survivors scavenging for food and supplies amidst hordes of zombies.
Tracking Greenland’s Wildlife from Space - Nexta Expeditions
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Tracking Greenland’s Wildlife from Space

Despite Greenland’s harsh environment, life has found a way to thrive there. If you’re lucky enough to embark on a Greenland cruise, you stand the chance of encountering many species of cold-adapted mammals, birds, and fish.
Churches in Antarctica - Nexta Expeditions
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Churches in Antarctica

'Below 40 degrees South there is no law; below 50 degrees South, there is no God', goes the old adage. When faced with a storm in the turbulent and freezing waters of the Drake Passage, one might think so.
17 Reasons to Cruise the Falklands - Nexta Expeditions
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17 Reasons to Cruise the Falklands

Maybe you’ve already marveled at the colossal penguin colonies of South Georgia, sailed among the plunging seals of the Antarctic Peninsula, and watched whales in the Weddell Sea lunge among titanic tabular icebergs.
Polar Cuisine in Pictures - Nexta Expeditions
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Polar Cuisine in Pictures

Embarking on a polar expedition cruise to some of the world's most remote and wild locations doesn’t mean you have to compromise on fine dining.
The Ultimate Traveler’s Guide to the Arctic and Antarctica - Nexta Expeditions
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The Ultimate Traveler’s Guide to the Arctic and Antarctica

Sunrises or sunsets? Coffee or tea? Polar bears or penguins?
Adélie penguins in the Ross Sea - Antarctica - Nexta Expeditions
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Adélie penguins in the Ross Sea - Antarctica

The Adélie penguin population in the Ross Sea has reached its highest numbers in 30 years, with up to a million breeding pairs during the summer. This accounts for about 38 percent of the entire Antarctic Adélie population.
Greenland: East vs. West - Nexta Expeditions
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Greenland: East vs. West

East and West Greenland offer vastly different experiences due to their unique climates, wildlife, habitation, and geology.
10 Terrific Antarctic Bird Facts - Nexta Expeditions
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10 Terrific Antarctic Bird Facts

Antarctica is a premier destination for birdwatching, boasting around 45 unique species. Describing them all would require an extensive article, so here we will focus on 10 fascinating facts about the birds you can encounter in Antarctica.
Eight Engaging Reindeer Facts - Nexta Expeditions
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Eight Engaging Reindeer Facts

When we think about reindeer, we might also think of Saami herders or the holidays or teams of these beloved Arctic animals pulling a bell-covered sleigh across the nighttime sky. Only the first of these options, however, is something you're likely to encounter on an Arctic expedition cruise - and that's only in Northern Norway.
Narwhals: the Aquatic Unicorns of the Arctic - Nexta Expeditions
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Narwhals: the Aquatic Unicorns of the Arctic

Though narwhals are among the rarest whale species encountered during our Arctic expeditions, a journey to the Arctic regions of Greenland and Svalbard always holds the potential for spotting these elusive creatures.
The polar bear: king of the Arctic food chain - Nexta Expeditions
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The polar bear: king of the Arctic food chain

As apex predators, polar bears reign supreme in the Arctic food chain. Only humans pose a threat to this massive and majestic species. But one look at these magnificent creatures explains why so many people embark on Arctic trips hoping to spot a polar bear in its natural habitat.
What’s so Special about East Spitsbergen? - Nexta Expeditions
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What’s so Special about East Spitsbergen?

We’ve previously discussed our north Spitsbergen journeys and Spitsbergen circumnavigations, but the eastern parts of this incredible island have not received the attention they deserve. Despite the name, our east Spitsbergen voyages explore much more than just the eastern side of Spitsbergen.
Scenes from St. Andrews Bay:  12 Pics of Penguins, Seals, and More - Nexta Expeditions
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Scenes from St. Andrews Bay: 12 Pics of Penguins, Seals, and More

If you ever find yourself exploring the breathtaking sub-Antarctic island chain of South Georgia, one of the most captivating spots you'll encounter is the picturesque shoreline of St. Andrews Bay.
Taking the Polar Plunge - Nexta Expeditions
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Taking the Polar Plunge

There are some human activities that for many people simply defy understanding: We juggle chainsaws, we breathe fire, we fling ourselves out of perfectly good airplanes.
True South: A New Flag for a Global Antarctica - Nexta Expeditions
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True South: A New Flag for a Global Antarctica

When Evan Townsend signed up to spend the winter of 2018 working at an Antarctic research station, he had no reason to expect he would end the season by designing a new flag for the continent. He had even less reason to expect the support it would receive.