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Studying Antarctic Whales Up Close: A conversation with Ari Friedlaender

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We're really fortunate to have him here and have a bit of his time today to talk with myself and our chief scientist Dr. Vera Moraldi.

The aim is that we'll talk for about 30 35 minutes and then then take your your questions and uh we'll learn uh learn more about the incredible work that Ahri is doing.

One of the world’s leading marine mammal experts, Ari shares fascinating insights from over 35 Antarctic expeditions.

We now have this opportunity to work throughout the season to see how things change uh in a whale's life during an Antarctic season.

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Submit whale photographs to Happy Whale to support research.
Try to capture photos of whale flukes when they deep dive.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does whale research in Antarctica compare to the Arctic?
QWhat is realistic to expect in terms of whale sightings on an Antarctic cruise?
QWhat are the best months for whale activity in Antarctica?
QWhy have minky whale habitats changed over the years?
QHow do researchers tag whales and what are the high-level findings on whale status in the Antarctic?

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Join us for an exclusive HX Explorers session featuring Professor Ari Friedlaender – Associate Researcher at the University of California, Santa Cruz, National Geographic Explorer, and WWF Ambassador. One of the world’s leading marine mammal experts, Ari shares fascinating insights from over 35 Antarctic expeditions. In conversation with HX’s Dr Verena Meraldi and Tudor Morgan, Ari explores how cutting-edge tagging technology is revealing the secret lives of whales and the growing impact of climate change on our oceans. 🌊 What’s threatening marine mammals today ❄️ Highlights from over 35 Antarctic expeditions 🌍 The future of ocean conservation 🎙️ A live Q&A with Ari, Verena, and Tudor Catch up on the full session and hear what our experts had to say about the future of our oceans. 🔹 Learn more about HX Explorers: https://www.travelhx.com/en/hx-explorers/ 🔹 Subscribe for more inspiring sessions 🔹 Follow us for updates #HXExplorers #MarineConservation #AriFriedlaender #Antarctica #WhaleResearch #ClimateChange #OceanConservation #ScienceAndExploration Since 1896, HX has led mindful expeditions to the world’s most extraordinary places. Today, we continue that legacy, taking curious adventurers to iconic destinations like Antarctica, Galápagos, Greenland and aboard our modern expedition ships. Join us and change the way you see the world. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HXExpeditions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hxexpeditions/ Website: https://www.travelhx.com/en/