News, Travel & Events

Staff · Issue 133, Jul/Aug 2023 · pp. 5–10

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News, Travel & Events Berkley White and Erin Quigley will join Faith Ortins, from Blue Green Expeditions, and other polar diving specialists, image makers, and scientists, on an amazing citizen science expedition to Antarctica! February 2024 represents the 150th anniversary of the Challenger’s crossing of the southern polar circle. This expedition is to honor their contribution to our understanding of the world’s oceans while simultaneously exploring Antarctica. This expedition is more than just a dive trip. Here we will pool our resources and time to assist scientists and image makers in adding to our understanding of the Antarctic region...as well as getting a little “fun” time in Antarctica! The goals of this expedition are to: Raise $100,000-$150,000 in donations for organizations dedicated to developing interest in marine careers. Contribute $22,000 to carbon offsets to minimize the…