Blue Green Expeditions

04/01/2025

Malpelo! Remote, volcanic and the largest no-fishing zone in the Eastern Tropical Pacific!

Malpelo is a remote volcanic island located over 300 miles off the coast of Colombia. It is designated as the largest no-fishing zone in the Eastern Tropical Pacific and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The deep water and various ocean currents make this the perfect place for an extraordinary shark population!

Note: Due to strong currents, this is for experienced divers who have Advanced and Nitrox certifications.

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03/25/2025

In celebration of the 65th anniversary of the start of the Antarctic Treaty, Blue Green Expeditions is hosting a voyage aboard m/v Ortellius exploring one of the most remote, scenic, wildlife-filled regions on Earth, the great Weddell Sea!!

This bucket-list trip begins from Ushuaia, nicknamed "the End of the World" en route to the last continent. Interested in joining January 9-22, 2026?

https://bluegreenexpeditions.com/event/antarctica-citizen-science-project/

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03/16/2025

Faith dunking the Boston Sea Rovers 2024 Summer Intern as an initiation into the Boston Sea Rovers family!! Congratulations, Logan!

03/13/2025

Image Maker Support and Photogrammetry Coordinators!

Announcing two exceptional members of our science team for the upcoming polar excursions: Steven Lopez and Carmen Obied- accomplished marine archaeologists, AAUS scientific divers, and talented polar image makers, playing a crucial role in our expedition!
Steven Lopez brings a wealth of experience in marine archaeology and underwater photography. He has participated in numerous underwater research projects, capturing stunning visuals of marine life and archaeological sites.
Carmen Obied is a seasoned marine archaeologist with extensive experience in underwater imaging. Carmen will assist in coordinating several polar projects.

What They Will Do:
• Image Maker Support: Assisting the science team in capturing high-quality images and videos of the polar environment.
• Photogrammetry Coordination: Overseeing projects that create detailed 3D models of polar landscapes and marine life.
• Photo Editing Assistance: Providing guidance and support in using Lightroom and Photoshop to enhance participants' photographic skills.
• Join us on this incredible journey!

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03/08/2025

This time next week, we’ll be close to wrapping up our first fantastic day on the Boston Sea Rovers Exhibit hall!! Make sure to come by and say hello to Faith and Paul. We will be there Saturday and Sunday, and the best part is the exhibit hall is FREE to the public!

08:45-5:00 Saturday
09:15-4:00 Sunday

Boston Sea Rovers 71st Annual Symposium
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Danvers, MA
March 15-16th
https://boston-sea-rovers.idloom.events/boston-sea-rovers-71th-ocean-expo/pages/exhibitors

Boston Sea Rovers

03/06/2025

Join Faith Ortins from Blue Green Expeditions on an educational, diving-oriented adventure to the Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea. Dive or snorkel, and zodiac-cruise around massive icebergs. Hang out with penguins and leopard seals. Explore pristine polar landscape along with world famous image makers and polar diving specialists on this adventure to Antarctica!

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03/04/2025

Blue Green Expeditions: Meet Some of the Science Team on Our Next Arctic Excursion!

Our polar excursions are enriched by the expertise of two remarkable members of the science team. Here's what they'll be doing and a brief look at their impressive backgrounds.

Erica Moulton
Role: Coordinating the beach clean-up of ghost fishing nets and other plastics, as well as analyzing the debris collected.
Bio: Erica Moulton is a marine scientist and educator with over 25 years of global experience. A Master diver and AAUS Certified Scientific Diver, Erica specializes in ROV education and training through her business, PVC ROV. She has partnered with organizations like ORCA and SeaGlide and presented her work at the American Museum of Natural History and the Explorer’s Club. Erica holds a B.S. from the University of West Florida and a Master’s in Conservation Education from Prescott College.

Dr. Amy Moran
Role: Comparing sea spiders between Antarctica and the Arctic.
Bio: Dr. Amy Moran is a marine biologist at the University of Hawaii, focusing on the evolution and physiology of marine invertebrates. With six research expeditions to Antarctica and over 300 Antarctic dives, Amy studies polar gigantism and the sensitivity of cold-adapted marine invertebrates to warming oceans. She enjoys snorkeling, paddleboarding, and playing the ukulele in her free time.

Citizen Science Project Details: https://bluegreenexpeditions.com/event/antarctica-citizen-science-project/

02/27/2025

I just can’t believe the weather we are having down here deep in the Weddell Sea. We have reached Gould Bay on Berkner Island which in a few months will be home to the southern most colony of emperor penguins. Now it is a stunning sheet of ice surrounded by shimmering icebergs and brash ice. We just completed an incredible flight and hike…..now to do a dive on these incredible icebergs. Air, Sea and Land….it doesn’t get better than this! Join us on our next Antarctica adventure in January 2026! Thanks for being my models Allyson Dalton and Rich Neely!

02/23/2025

Simply spectacular ! 71 degrees south in the Weddell Sea and still heading south. helicopter operations to begin shortly

02/21/2025

So excited 11 of our divers were able to explore this island underwater! Way better conditions than our dive in 2016 at Saunders Island….so jealous! We love exploring new places and almost everything we will be doing for the next week will be new! Congratulations Becky Kagan Schott, Laurent Stampfli, Rick Witter, Elmar, Kari, Pontus, Ally, Rich, Eric, Patrick, and Christophe! You made history today!

02/17/2025

A magical day in South Georgia: first at Grytviken where paid homage to the “Boss” and then to St Andrew’s Bay where we roamed among the 150.000 mated pairs of king penguins

Just a stellar day!

02/08/2025

Blue Green Expeditions: Meet the Zoo Plankton and Phytoplankton Science Team on Our Polar Excursions

Our polar excursions are enhanced by the expertise of two remarkable scientists. Here's what they'll be doing and a brief look at their backgrounds!

Dr. Angel Yanagihara
Role: Leading the Plankton Observations of Lifecycles and Ecobiomes (POLEs) project.
Bio:Dr. Angel Yanagihara is a polar diver, Explorers Club Fellow, and research professor at the University of Hawaii. She is renowned for her research on jellyfish, particularly highly venomous species like sea nettles. Dr. Yanagihara's previous polar expeditions with Blue Green Expeditions ignited her passion for studying zooplankton in polar biomes. Her leadership in the POLEs project brings together experts and citizen scientists to explore coastal polar surveys, glacial ice diving, marine food web ecology, and environmental policy assessment.

Allison Cusick
Role: Continuing her phytoplankton research in the Arctic with the FjordPhyto project.
Bio: Allison Cusick is a biologist and oceanographer from Seattle, Washington, who completed her Ph.D. at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. She studies the impact of melting glaciers on phytoplankton in polar fjords and co-founded the FjordPhyto citizen science project. Allison has over 215 days of Antarctic field experience and is a certified polar guide. Her work with FjordPhyto will now extend to the Arctic in 2025. She enjoys traveling, scuba diving, and running ultra-marathons, including a memorable marathon in Antarctica dressed as a banana.

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02/04/2025

Blue Green Expeditions Spotlight- Arctic Excursion Videographers. We're about to go on an unforgettable journey with three distinguished videographers who will be capturing the beauty of our next arctic expedition and at some points helping others enhance their own videography skills.

Maxwel Hohn
Maxwel Hohn is a Canadian Emmy Award-winning cinematographer. His impressive portfolio includes projects with Netflix, BBC, National Geographic, IMAX, Apple TV, Disney Plus, and more.

Cristian Dimitrius
Cristian Dimitrius, an Emmy Award-winning cinematographer from Brazil, and he specializes in wildlife and natural history. His versatility has earned him global acclaim. Cristian is dedicated to inspiring love and care for nature through his stunning visual.

Trisha Stovel
From Vancouver Island, Canada, Trisha Stovel is an experienced underwater videographer who has filmed in some of our planet's most remote and beautiful locations. Trisha's favorite style is wide-angle videography, capturing divers and marine life in their natural habitats.

The Best of Arctic 2025 is not to be missed. Make sure to stay tuned for the journey.
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01/31/2025

Meet the Photographers on Our Arctic Excursion!

Blue Green Expeditions is thrilled to highlight two exceptional photographers on our next arctic excursion. These talented professionals will guide fellow photographers in capturing and editing stunning images of the arctic landscapes and underwater wonders and will also be there to capture their own.

Marty Snyderman
Marty Snyderman, honored with numerous awards including the 2018 NOGI Award in the Arts and an EMMY for cinematography, has been a leading underwater photographer and author for over four decades. As an Ikelite Ambassador and Photography Ambassador for Atlantis Resorts and Liveaboard, Marty’s work has appeared in major publications and broadcasts. He co-founded Wise Divers Publishing to produce educational materials on underwater photography and marine wildlife.

Byron Conroy
Byron Conroy is a cold-water tech diver and underwater photographer based in Iceland for the past decade. He runs diving and photo expeditions across the country and is a photojournalist for Scuba Diver magazine. An award-winning photographer, Byron conducts underwater photo workshops worldwide and has led trips in Iceland for Blue Green Expeditions since 2017, sharing his knowledge with guests.


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01/29/2025

Celebrating Visual Storytellers Andrea Stockert, Rosie Poirier, and Nancy McGee!

Blue Green Expeditions proudly highlights three exceptional visual storytellers: Andrea Stockert, Rosie Poirier, and Nancy McGee. Their expertise in marine science, filmmaking, underwater photography, and art enhances our expeditions offering participants a unique view of the ocean's wonders and helps us to bring science into classrooms across the United States.

Rosie Poirier
Rosie Poirier is a marine scientist, underwater photographer, and artist with over a decade in environmental fields. She merges human culture with environmental issues through art, storytelling, and film, collaborating with scientific initiatives to bridge the gap between science and the public.
“Rosie is excited to be joining the Best of the Arctic Citizen Science expedition as the resident artist, with the purpose of merging storytelling with science through her watercolor paintings. She will capture the wonders and learnings of the expedition, creating a unique opportunity for others to experience the Arctic through art.”

Nancy McGee
Nancy McGee is a pioneer in exploration, filmmaking, and underwater adventure. With over 40 years of experience, Nancy has led diving expeditions across all seven continents, emphasizing safety and environmental stewardship.
Nancy’s Achievements:
• Inductee into the Women Divers Hall of Fame.
• Boston Sea Rovers Associate
• Fellowship with The Explorers Club.
• PADI Master Instructor and SSI Platinum Pro 5000 honoree.
• Member of the Ocean Artists Society.
Nancy produces 8K documentaries, writes for dive publications, and presents at film festivals across North America.

Andrea Stockert
Andrea Stockert, a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, has carved a niche in the film industry as a safety diver for wet sets. She has field-produced a diving series for Animal Planet and contributed to various publications.
Currently, Andrea focuses on Netflix documentaries and post-production work for marine conservation documentaries while raising two young daughters, bringing critical environmental issues to the forefront.
Celebrating These Visionaries
Blue Green Expeditions is thrilled to have Andrea, Rosie, and Nancy on our team. Their dedication to storytelling inspires audiences to appreciate and protect our underwater world through art.

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