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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
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
Day 10 of our expedition kicked off at a surprise destination, the 100 Wild Islands. This archipelago, actually made up of closer to 200 islands, is maybe one of Canada’s best-kept secrets. It’s even one of the last remaining intact and ecologically rich island groups of this size in North America and is more than … Continued
The second half of our expedition kicks off in Louisbourg! After a quick zodiac to shore we made our way to the living history museum that is the Fortress of Louisbourg. Everyone here was dressed in full 1700s character which made for an incredibly immersive experience. If the costumes didn’t convince you, the cannon firing … Continued
The adventure continues! Our first night at sea was, let’s just say, easier on some than it was on others. A few of the team will need to work on getting their sea-legs a bit more firmly under them. The next morning we woke up to a foggy morning at St. Paul Island. Luckily, by … Continued
As we arrived in Halifax the anticipation for the adventure ahead continued to build. Using Dalhousie University as our meeting place, we had our first opportunity to get to know each other and start making friendships. Some of us who arrived early went on our first adventure with George Woodhouse, expedition team member, who took … Continued
