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Why is Antarctica important for Canada? This was a key question in the minds of the 10 Students on Ice delegates we sent south to Antarctica in December 2022. Our delegates had the incredible opportunity to visit this beautiful and magical continent and the incredible wildlife who call it home. Along the way, delegates learned … Continued
I’m currently studying Kinesiology at Vancouver Island University. My main focus was to pursue something in the sciences, but this trip has helped me want to shift into public health or more into the tourism side of my degree. Out of school that’s what I usually focus on, so it is weird that I didn’t … Continued
As an Early Career Ocean Professional (ECOP), I did not envision myself going to Antarctica any time soon, especially not on a tourism vessel. Aside from our delegation, it seemed that most of our fellow passengers were there to “check off the 7th continent.” While amongst others with a vacation mindset, we were having daily … Continued
What does the ocean mean to you? It was a common question during SOI’s first-ever Ocean Conservation expedition, and the answers from our participants ran the gamut. For some, the ocean was home, history, discovery and inspiration. For others, it was a mother, a teacher and a classroom. It represented mystery and possibility, but also … Continued
It’s official. We’ve crowned the Kelp Queen of the Polar Prince. Without question, it’s Brogan Regier. A marine biology undergrad from Dalhousie University, she joined the expedition on September 21 and spent every day collecting underwater video footage to determine where kelp is growing along Nova Scotia’s Atlantic coast, and predict where it will move … Continued
After saying goodbye to some participants and picking up new ones in Digby on Wednesday, we set our sights on Brier Island. The weather, while overcast and a bit foggy early on, cooperated as we got into our scheduled programming. This included getting our dive team into the water for the first time on our … Continued
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
