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Enjoy a leisurely morning at sea learning about Iceland and its incredible biodiversity. Join your expedition staff on the bow of the ship as you keep watch for the close to 20 different whale species ...

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National Geographic grantee and Explorer-in-Residence Emeritus Jared Diamond is a professor of geography at the University of ...

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The legendary broadcaster has spent his life documenting the world’s most impressive natural spectacles — from his first ...

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