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Moving into the second half of the expedition we had a turn-over day in Saint John, with most participants departing to their next adventures and a new cohort trickling in from across the country. In between welcoming new folks on board and loading exciting new research gear onto the vessel, some of us were able … Continued
Waking up to a beautiful sunrise on the cliffs at Rocky Corner on Grand Manan Island, we geared up for another day of activities. First thing in the morning, a crew of marine biologists, accompanied by the Wolastoqey youth, headed out to haul in the lobster trap that had been placed the night before. Their … Continued
As the expedition continued we spent an incredible two days in Passamaquoddy Bay and St. Andrews-By-The-Sea, New Brunswick. We first arrived in picturesque St. Andrews to welcome new participants aboard and say goodbye to others. Before departing the ship by Zodiac, Boris Worm from Dalhousie University gave us some context on how incredible this region … Continued
As we continued our journey the various bird, fish, mammal and plant species we spotted at Seal Island and Machias Seal Island, showed just how diverse this area can be. These two islands are important sites for migratory birds. There are some 330 species of birds identified on the 880 acres of land. The Canadian … Continued
Before we even set sail from Mulgrave on September 7 our expedition was off to a hustling start. While we continued to pack and prepare the ship for our 22 day journey around the eastern coast of Nova Scotia and into the Bay of Fundy we were visited by Aaron Beswick from Saltwire. Aaron took … Continued
The SOI (Students on Ice) Foundation is embarking on an important Ocean Conservation Expedition from September 7 through September 29, 2022, exploring the extraordinary Bay of Fundy and the eastern shore of Nova Scotia. The expedition brings together First Nations community representatives, government employees, academia, youth, and community members, as well as non-governmental and industry … Continued
The Blue Futures Pathways Expedition was designed to introduce youth to career paths in the Sustainable Blue Economy and learn more about marine conservation, with an emphasis on Indigenous-led conservation. Like all SOI expeditions, this journey also aimed to help youth learn more about themselves, uncover their passions and build confidence. We partnered with National … Continued
About SOI Foundation The SOI Foundation is recognized globally for delivering life-changing polar expeditions. But that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to our mission. Our planet is facing unprecedented challenges, making youth voices, ideas, and action more important than ever. Through educational expeditions, cross-cultural experiences, science and outreach initiatives in … Continued
It was a dizzying whirlwind of an expedition but we’re thrilled that our journey around Cape Breton (Unama’ki) & Sable Island was an overwhelming success. From the day we landed in Halifax, to boarding our ship the Polar Prince, to returning back to Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, with a surprise welcome back from SOI’s Viceregal Patron, … Continued
