Planet Aqua Expeditions

Planet Aqua Expeditions Tailor made Expeditions to encounter endangered wildlife in remote, pristine wilderness areas around the Globe.

Planet Aqua Expeditions are tailor made journeys, that immerse you in unique wildlife experiences with endangered animals in critical habitats in very adventurous ways. Such examples include: Snorkelling with wild Humpback, Beluga and Orca whales; observing narwhale, Walrus, Polar Bears, Arctic Fox, and Seals on ice flows and rocky shores; kayaking with wild Orca, Humpback and Beluga whales; kayak

ing, hiking and exploring the incredible Continent of Antarctica; and snorkelling with playful Sea lions in the Galapagos to name a few. Anything that your heart desires we can look at taking you there!

12/05/2026
17/04/2026

Ice bath for two? Anyone????

24/03/2026

Amazing!!!

04/03/2026

Over 200 million years ago, all the continents we know today were once joined together in a massive supercontinent called Pangaea. Surrounded by a vast ocean known as Panthalassa, Pangaea existed during the Permian to Triassic periods. Its gradual breakup—starting around 230 million years ago—led to the formation of the continents as we recognize them today.

The idea of Pangaea was first introduced in the early 20th century by scientist Alfred Wegener, through his theory of continental drift. Although initially met with skepticism, his ideas gained strong support in the 1960s with the development of the plate tectonics theory. This theory explains how Earth's outer shell is made up of moving plates that shift over time, causing continents to drift apart.

Strong evidence supports the existence of Pangaea: identical fossils found on different continents, similar rock layers across great distances, and patterns in ancient species distribution. Today, Pangaea remains a key concept in understanding Earth's geological past

14/01/2026

Iceberg A23A, one of the largest icebergs in the world, has recently become unstuck from the seafloor near Antarctica and is now drifting in the Southern Ocean. This iceberg calved from the Filchner Ice Shelf in 1986 and remained grounded on the seafloor of the Weddell Sea for nearly four decades. Its liberation began in the early 2020s, likely due to melting from beneath the waterline.

A23A spans approximately 40 miles across and is about 1,312 feet thick. It began drifting freely in the Weddell Sea, slowly making its way northward. By November 2023, it had moved past the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, performing a full pirouette before catching a northerly current. It is currently located midway between the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia Island, heading towards warmer waters where it is expected to eventually melt.

The iceberg's journey is closely monitored by satellites, including NASA’s Terra satellite and NOAA-21, which provide high-resolution images and track its movements. The drift of A23A from the cold Weddell Sea to the relatively warmer Southern Atlantic highlights the dynamic nature of these massive ice formations and their potential impact on marine environments as they melt and break apart.

Discover the full story in the video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W8P2onHJPU

29/10/2025
15/04/2025

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