Polar Tales

Education Podcasts

The polar regions, inhospitable for many, inhabited by few yet captivating to humankind in a way that transcends any social constructs we have of a wild place. The Antarctic and Arctic are places few will ever travel to, however their importance on the world as we know it cannot be underestimated. Join Matt Allen, guide and naturalist with One Ocean Expeditions, for an adventure across these frozen landscapes and tumultuous seas as he explores the many facets that make these environments so captivating. From asking age old historical questions about the early explorers to getting up close and personal with wildlife in a Live from the Field episode, Polar Tales gives an entertainingly educational insight into all things polar. Ever wondered how an expedition ship runs? We have that covered with exclusive staff chats. Perhaps your curiosity lies in natural history and climate science, politics or governance. All is laid bare in this world expert led polar conversation. Season 1 - Antarctica.

Location:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Education Podcasts

Description:

The polar regions, inhospitable for many, inhabited by few yet captivating to humankind in a way that transcends any social constructs we have of a wild place. The Antarctic and Arctic are places few will ever travel to, however their importance on the world as we know it cannot be underestimated. Join Matt Allen, guide and naturalist with One Ocean Expeditions, for an adventure across these frozen landscapes and tumultuous seas as he explores the many facets that make these environments so captivating. From asking age old historical questions about the early explorers to getting up close and personal with wildlife in a Live from the Field episode, Polar Tales gives an entertainingly educational insight into all things polar. Ever wondered how an expedition ship runs? We have that covered with exclusive staff chats. Perhaps your curiosity lies in natural history and climate science, politics or governance. All is laid bare in this world expert led polar conversation. Season 1 - Antarctica.

Language:

English

Website:

https://discover.oneoceanexpeditions.com/polar-tales-podcast/

Email:

polartalespodcast@gmail.com

Episodes

Chris Johnson • Special Guest • Senior manager for WWF’s Antarctic program

5/27/2019

Chris Johnson is the senior manager for WWF’s Antarctic program. Chris has had a career fuelled with travel, adventure and conservation. His latest work brings him onboard the Akademik Sergey Vavilov to celebrate WWF Australia’s 40th birthday. In this episode we delve into the world of fisheries and look at the value of marine protected areas (MPAs), and the future for conservation science that WWF is supporting in Antarctica. Learn more at www.wwf.org.au/antarctica you can also follow...

Duration:00:47:37

Dr. Tim Flannery • Special guest • Climate change: Antarctic impact and solutions

4/29/2019

Dr. Tim Flannery, an academic legend, internationally acclaimed author and an all round nice guy. He is considered to be one of the world’s pre-eminent experts on climate change and has been described by Sir David Attenborough as "in the league of the all-time great explorers like Dr David Livingstone”. A leader in many fields of science, Tim now turns his attention on climate solutions both from a technological and human behavioural standpoint. We discuss what needs to be done and how to...

Duration:00:39:52

Live from the field- beach landing • Mini series • Incredible sunrise and wildlife encounters in South Georgia

4/22/2019

Join Matt on the beach of Gold Harbour where the South Georgian cast of king penguins, elephant seals and skua’s deliver an entertaining sunrise show. Depicted in a way only Matt knows how, this educationally entertaining beach walk gives insight into the lives of these extraordinary animals. Matt flicks back and forth from studio to field, interspersing lively commentary with well grounded biology and fun facts! Enjoy! Listen to all Polar Tales podcasts and discover more on One Ocean...

Duration:00:22:15

Dr. Yulia Ivashchenko • Special guest • Illegal whaling detective extraordinaire

4/2/2019

Dr. Yulia Ivashchenko is a world leader in cetacean biology, her work has focused on the merciless persecution of whales in centuries gone by. Not all was as it seemed when Yulia first started looking through records of whaling by the Soviets in the 20th century. Through careful examination of artefacts long thought lost, Yulia uncovered a dark and illegal side to the Soviet whaling operation. Tune in to hear about her discoveries and the implications for current day whale abundance and...

Duration:00:55:03

Tim Jarvis AM • Special guest • Explorer, scientist and leader of Shackleton's 1916 survival epic recreation

4/2/2019

Tim Jarvis AM is a world renowned explorer, public speaker, author and scientist. Tim has achieved incredible feats over his career, with 25 expeditions in the bag and 2 epic recreations safely accomplished. Stories, life lessons and lateral thinking solutions are all on the agenda for this episode. In principal focus for this conversation is Tim’s recreation of Ernest Shackleton’s 1916 epic survival journey from Elephant Island to South Georgia. We discuss the renaissance of Shackletonian...

Duration:00:55:33

Dr. Sandra Magnus • Guest • Astronaut and space traveler offering unique perspectives of Antarctica!

4/2/2019

Dr. Sandra Magnus has been in the space industry for the past 22 years, 16 of which were for NASA. Sandra has had perspectives all us earthlings have dreamed of, the view of Earth from 400km away onboard the International Space Station. Dr. Magnus, a guest onboard the Akademik Sergey Vavilov, joins me for a chat where we bypass the everyday astronaut questions and dive straight into a comparison of space and the Antarctic. Follow Sandra - https://astropv.com Listen to all Polar Tales...

Duration:00:26:24