Webinar: Whales and Northern Lights in Northern Norway
Are you dreaming of encountering the giants of the sea?
Travelling through the magical fjords of northern Norway on a small ship that carries only 12 passengers is an experience that leaves few people untouched. In true expedition style we explore the area around Alta, where groups of humpback whales and orcas have gathered in recent years in search of large herring shoals. If we're lucky, we may be treated to truly immersive and unforgettable encounters with these magnificent creatures. As darkness falls, we'll keep our eyes on the sky, hoping it will be painted with the brushstrokes of the majestic Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).
Does this sound enticing? Then don't miss our webinar with polar guide Christian Engelke, who has led our whale and Northern Lights expeditions for the past few years!
Date
Thursday 26 September 2024
Time
20:00 CET (Central European time/Stockholm time). About 30 min presentation followed by Q&A.
Place
Online on Zoom
Language
English
Price
Free of charge
Sign up for webinar
- Sign up for the webinar by clicking the link below.
- Once you have registered on the link below for the webinar via zoom, you will receive a confirmation email.
- On the same day as the webinar takes place, you will receive a reminder to your e-mail address.
- When it's time for the webinar click on the link called 'Click here to join' in your confirmation or reminder email and wait to be admitted to the webinar.
- Listen to the webinar on your computer or mobile phone. Use headphones if the sound is not loud enough or if your computer lacks speakers!
- Please note! Your microphone and video are automatically turned off in our version of zoom, so PolarQuest and other participants can not see or hear you during the webinar.
- During the presentation, you have the opportunity to ask us questions by writing in the Q&A section. We will try to answer as many questions as possible, either in writing during the presentation or live after the presentation. If we do not have time to answer all questions we will send you an answer on email afterwards.
About Christian Engelke
Christian is one of PolarQuest's very knowledgeable and popular expedition leaders with extensive experience from our polar regions. Christian has spent many years in most places around Northern Norway and he also lives in Tromsö with his family. He is one of our foremost experts on Northern Norway.
Christian was born in Germany, but ever since his first vacation to Norway in 1996, Christian has suffered severely under the quite widespread “Scandinavia-fever”. He has been exploring both the mountains and coastal regions of Norway and Sweden by foot, on skis and in his sea kayak.
In 2008 while studying industrial engineering, Christian moved to Svalbard. Finally, after nearly three unforgettable years and experiences at 78 degrees North he moved “down South” to Tromsø in Northern Norway where he finished his Master’s degree in “Technology and Safety in the High North”.
Since 2009 Christian has been working as a freelance guide, kayak guide and expedition leader all year around on Svalbard and Greenland.
Christian loves the minimalistic landscapes, the quietness, wildlife encounters, and the heroic history of the high latitudes. Since 2014 he has also worked in the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia.
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