Yacht expedition specialist Atlas Ocean Voyages is pairing up with the Global Penguin Society, an internationally recognized organization dedicated to the conservation of the world´s penguin species and the oceans they inhabit.
Available on select Antarctica expeditions beginning with the November 22, 2024 expedition of World Navigator, guests will gain insight into penguin rookeries and the Global Penguin Society’s research through onboard lectures and guided shore landings.
“During each Antarctica expedition, the continent’s resident penguin population is the star of the show, and our guests always delight in observing penguin behavior and activities in their natural habitat,” says James Rodriguez, president and CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages. “This partnership will deliver added expert knowledge from the conservationists of the Global Penguin Society, and we look forward to welcoming them onboard to educate all of us.”
The Global Penguin Society’s mission is to protect all 18 species and their ecosystems in the Southern Hemisphere by generating sound science, protecting habitats, and providing education. Aboard World Navigator, guests will interact with the the Society’s researchers, learning how they collect biological and ecological data to monitor populations, track migration patterns, and assess threats to conservation efforts.
The Global Penguin Society is a Conservation Partner for the Wildlife Conservation Network, working collaboratively to protect penguin species and their habitats.
Atlas Ocean is also extending its ongoing partnership with ORCA, a marine conservation charity dedicated to studying and protecting whales, dolphins, and porpoises and their ocean habitats globally. ORCA’s mission is to engage individuals passionate about whale and dolphin conservation.
The partnership encourages Atlas Ocean Voyages guests to become citizen scientists, actively contributing to marine conservation efforts while enjoying unforgettable expeditions. Guests will participate in hands-on workshops and utilize ORCA’s Oceanwatchers app.
“By recording environmental and sighting information, guests will contribute valuable data to understand the behavior and movements of these magnificent marine mammals, “Atlas Ocean says.
