12. Life Among Penguins with Jean Pennycook

08/01/2026 27 min Episodio 12
12. Life Among Penguins with Jean Pennycook

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Host Sue Stockdale talks to Jean Pennycook, an expert on wildlife with a special focus on penguins. Jean shares her experiences living in a tent on Ross Island, Antarctica, monitoring penguin colonies.She discusses the study of penguins, their adaptability to the harsh environment, and her role in citizen science projects. Jean also emphasises the importance of protecting the Antarctic ecosystem. Additionally, she provides insights into her work in the Arctic and highlights the significant changes in expedition tourism and polar environments over the years. Time Stamps00:35 Life in Antarctica: Living Among Penguins02:45 Studying Penguins: Research and Observations04:53 Connecting Classrooms to Antarctica05:48 Inspiring Guests on Expedition Cruises13:15 Arctic Adventures: Contrasts and Comparisons 16:06 Citizen Science: Engaging the Public 19:53 Environmental Changes and Tourism ImpactFeatured Cruises To find out more about expedition cruises contact Jane Middleton on +44 (0)7971 568155 or [email protected] your next cruising adventure with Authentic Travel company Producer: Sue Stockdale  Sound Editor: Matias de Ezcurra

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