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Follow on Google News | Get Up Close With Arctic Wildlife And Geology With Aurora ExpeditionsWhy go to the Arctic with anyone other than Aurora Expeditions? This company of prolific adventurers is celebrating15 seasons of exploring the European Arctic.
Aurora Expeditions will allow you to stretch your legs on mountain walks and tundra whilst you search for reindeer, musk ox, or an Arctic fox. Zodiac cruises will bring you up close to walrus, whales, seals and polar bears. Jewels of the Arctic - 10th August and 2 September 2011 (14 days from AUD$7655 including ship accommodation, all meals onboard, all shore excursions, lectures, medical services, port charges and taxes) This adventure combines the best of Spitsbergen and Greenland, with a taste of Iceland. Cross from Spitsbergen’ Dr Paul Willis will be accompanying the “Jewels of the Arctic “voyage, departing 2nd September 2011. For further information contact Aurora Expeditions or your local travel agent. www.auroraexpeditions.com.au or 02 9252 1033. Media contact: Nicole Lenoir-Jourdan (02) 99771011 nicole@fivestarpr.com.au Ten things you may want to know about the Arctic before you go 1. Polar bears are only found in the Arctic and are the largest land predators on Earth. The largest polar bear ever recorded was a male weighing 1,004 kg and was four meters long 2. Despite being the smallest of the 5 Oceans, the Arctic Ocean covers about 14 million square kilometres, and is frozen for most of the year. 3. Today, the Arctic region is home to almost 4 million people, a majority of which are non-indigenous settlers. Indigenous people make up roughly 10% of the population of the Arctic and they continue to carry out traditional activities while adapting to the modern way of life. 4. Iceland is a hot spot of volcanic and geothermal activity. 30 post-glacial volcanoes have erupted in the past two centuries, and natural hot water supplies much of the population with cheap, pollution-free heating. 5. Outside Antarctica, Greenland has the second largest ice cap in the world. 85% of the country is covered by inland ice, which rise up to 3000 m above sea level. 6. In Longyearbyen, Svalbard, at 78° north, for 125 days from mid April until mid August, the sun never fully sets creating the ‘midnight sun’. 7. Polar bears actually have black skin. the polar bear's coat is made of clear, colorless hairs. The hairs scatter light, making it appear white (or sometimes yellow, depending upon the angle of the sun). The bears' black skin absorbs the heat from the sun and the six-inch layer of fat under their skin insulates them from the extreme cold of the Arctic circle. 8. Penguins do NOT live in the Arctic, you’ll need to head south to see them! 9. You can go sea kayaking with expert guides and paddle amongst glaciers and icebergs of Spitsbergen, Greenland and Iceland’s coast. 10. The scientific name for walrus, Odobenus rosmarus, means “toothwalkers” Voyage Information: Spitsbergen Odyssey – 11 July, 21 July and 31 July 2011 (11 days from AUD$6080 including ship accommodation, all meals onboard, all shore excursions, lectures, medical services, port charges and taxes) Explore the home of the polar bear. There are no open sea crossings on this discovery voyage where you’ll find deep fjords, mysterious desert mountains and seals and whales in the Arctic pack ice. This voyage offers the best chance for finding polar bears and features wildflower walks, trapper camps and historical remains of whaling stations. Avid divers will love the inaugural arctic scuba dives which begin on this voyage on 31 July 2011 About Us Aurora Expeditions are the pioneers of ship-based adventures. The staff and owners remain committed to small, low-impact groups keen to experience the Arctic in many ways whether by walking, scuba diving, and sea kayaking or sitting quietly and absorbing the surrounding magnificence. Aurora Expeditions is a founding member of the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators, dedicated to leading expeditions that respect the environment and local cultures. # # # An adventure company specialising in small group voyages to the polar regions & other wild remote destinations. A leader in expedition cruising, we offer unique experiences, with the support of expert staff and flexible, innovative itineraries. End
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