Dr. Huw Lewis-Jones is a historian of exploration with a PhD from the University of Cambridge. He was a Curator at the Scott Polar Research Institute and the National Maritime Museum in London and is now an award-winning author. Huw frequently appears on television and radio as a historian, most recently as onscreen expert in the BBC documentaries Wilderness Explored, Frank Wild: Antarctica’s Forgotten Hero and Of Ice and Men.
Grigory Tsidulko graduated from the Moscow State University with a Masters in Marine Biology. He has spent many years working ‘in the field’ in the Commander and Sakhalin Islands and has specialised in the behaviour of Arctic Foxes of the Commander Islands, and the ecology of Gray Whales off the Sakhalin Coast. Fluent in English and Russian, Grigory (or Grisha) is heavily involved in conservation efforts to protect the Russian Far East.
David Harrowfield has had a lifelong interest in Antarctica and has made numerous visits to the Ross Sea region with New Zealand’s Antarctic programme and the Antarctic Heritage Trust. He has published extensively and is a frequent visitor to the Scott Polar Research Institute UK. David looks forward to sharing your Antarctic and Subantarctic experience.
Julia Mishina was born and raised in Kamchatka. Her first vocation was teaching but she has been involved in travel and tourism for a number of years. She is responsible for the permits and permissions required to operate our expeditions and regularly joins us on board as an Assistant Expedition Leader.
Meghan Kelly is a Southern California native who grew up exploring the desert landscape. She completed her education as an Environmental Scientist and worked in Fiji for three years to implement environmental resource management projects in rural villages. As the Cruise Director, Meghan manages passenger comfort on board, ensuring an enjoyable and rewarding time.
Agnès Brenière’s love of nature began when she grew up in the French Alps. A self taught naturalist, she graduated in environmental law and management. Agnes has managed to combine her love of nature with a passion for travel into a satisfying career as an expedition guide, where she is happiest in the Polar Regions.
Chris Collins a former accountant turned Birder. His role in researching and organising the now famous Western Pacific Odyssey (WPO) Expedition is legendary. He brings this same passion and knowledge to many of these ‘Birding’ expeditions. His attitude to birding is professional and ‘infectious’. A true team player he is always there to help and share his knowledge.
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