by Donald Wood
Last updated: 8:00 AM ET, Fri June 7, 2024
WHY IT RATES: Atlas Ocean
Voyages will offer passengersinsight
into penguin rookeries and the Global Penguin Society’s research through
onboard lectures and guided shore landings.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior
Writer.
Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in yacht expedition
cruising, is delighted to unveil a new collaboration with the Global Penguin
Society, an internationally recognized organization dedicated to the
conservation of the world´s penguin species and the coasts and oceans they
inhabit. Available on select Antarctica expeditions beginning with the World
Navigator, November 22, 2024 expedition, 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,” shares
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 take in conversation talks with fellow explorers through the Global
Penguin Society’s research, including how they collect biological and
ecological data to monitor populations, track migration patterns, and assess
any threats to conservation efforts as the organization fulfills its mission.
The Global Penguin Society is a Conservation Partner for the
Wildlife Conservation Network, working collaboratively to protect penguin
species and their habitats. As a Conservation Partner, the Global Penguin
Society benefits from the Wildlife Conservation Network's expertise, resources,
and global reach, enhancing its ability to conduct vital research, protect
critical habitats, and engage in effective conservation efforts.
Atlas Ocean Voyages is also extending its ongoing
partnership with ORCA, a pioneering marine conservation charity dedicated to
studying and protecting whales, dolphins, and porpoises, along with their ocean
habitats globally. ORCA's mission is to engage individuals passionate about
whale and dolphin conservation, encouraging them to actively contribute to
preserving these extraordinary creatures. On board World Voyager’s 2024 Arctic
expeditions, dedicated ocean conservationists will focus on raising awareness,
collecting vital scientific data, and actively contributing to safeguarding
whales and dolphins. The initiative aims to involve Atlas Ocean Voyages guests
in citizen science projects, allowing them to play an integral role in
conservation efforts.
The partnership will continue to empower Atlas Ocean Voyages
guests to become citizen scientists, actively contributing to marine
conservation efforts while enjoying unforgettable expedition experiences.
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.
At Atlas Ocean Voyages, we proudly support the Global
Penguin Society's and ORCA's efforts. Through our partnerships, we aim to raise
awareness and contribute to conserving wildlife and their ecosystems, ensuring
these remarkable species thrive for generations.
SOURCE: Atlas Ocean
Voyages press release.
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