Penguin Species in Natural Habitat: A Visual Guide
A young penguin stands out like a statue against a rocky, windswept backdrop. These tuxedo-clad birds thrive in a varie…
Sailing the Drake Passage to Antarctica
Waves towering over 40 feet recently pounded a sailing ship en route to Antarctica. The Drake Passage, infamous for its…
Kayaking in Antarctica: A Unique Adventure
Imagine kayaking through icebergs the size of city blocks, in a landscape with few human traces. Antartica calls to adv…
Nicole Isaacs' Polar Plunge in Antarctica
Nicole Isaacs braved temperatures of -1.5°C (29°F) for an Instagram video showcasing the polar plunge that she took in…
Antarctica Travel: Cruises, Wildlife, and Costs
The Drake Passage's notoriously rough seas separate Antarctica from the rest of the world, but getting there offers som…
Antarctica's Icy Landscapes and Wildlife
Antarctica's icy peaks and icebergs are the latest luring point for tourists, an unexpected trend for a continent known…
Deep Sea Creature With 20 Arms Found in Antarctica
A 20-armed creature has joined the ranks of the deep sea's denizens, adding to the list of bizarre creatures found in A…
Antarctica's Unique Time Zone Challenges
A single hour can feel like a day when the continent of Antarctica’s time zones intersect at an unexpected point. Witho…
Antarctica's Past as a Forest
Millions of years ago, Antarctica was a lush forest landscape teeming with dinosaurs. The continent's dramatic transfor…
Antarctica's Ice Thickness and Hidden Landscapes
Beneath the sheer expanse of ice sheets in Antarctica, mysterious landscapes remain hidden from view. Scientists are no…
Antarctica's Brinicle: The Finger of Death
The finger of death grows slowly under Antarctica’s ice. Ice descends from the surface, freezing sea creatures frozen i…
Antarctica's Underwater Ice Formation in 2011
A peculiar underwater ice formation in Antarctica encased marine life in 2011, providing an unprecedented opportunity f…