Set sail for Antarctica and the South Shetland Islands onboard the Ocean Victory, a luxurious exploration vessel. Lead by Antarctic expert Denise Landau, you’ll explore one of the world’s top wildlife destinations. Offering amazing viewing opportunities to see penguins, seals, whales and marine birds on this 12-day trip. https://sm.aaa/3tuhqd | AAA Michigan | Facebook

The chilling climate, fierce currents, and frigid waters have isolated Antarctica and its ecosystems for millions of years. During the #AntarcticClimateConnections expedition, led by Drs. Patricia Esquete from the University of Aveiro, Portugal, and Aleksandr Montelli from the University College London, UK, researchers examined methane seeps, submarine canyons carved by glaciers, and biodiversity. They also had the incredible opportunity to explore an area of seabed recently covered by the ice s