Special Announcement
Students On Ice: International Polar Year Arctic Youth Expedition 2008
2-17 August 2008
For further in formation, please go to:
http://www.studentsonice.com/arctic2008/
The Students on Ice: International Polar Year Arctic Youth Expedition
2008 will take place from Saturday, 2 August 2008 through Sunday, 17
August. Website visitors can track and participate in the educational
aspects of the journey at: http://www.studentsonice.com/arctic2008/.
Students on Ice offers unique learning expeditions to the Antarctic and
the Arctic. The organization's mandate is to provide students from
around the world with inspiring educational opportunities and help them
foster a new understanding and respect for the planet. The expedition
website allows visitors to follow the expedition's daily progress and
benefit from the educational aspects of the expedition.
The Students on Ice 2008 expedition is a ship-based journey that will
explore southern Baffin Island, Nunavut, and the northern reaches of
Nunavik. It will involve 65 international students and a team of 30
scientists, polar experts, educators, artists and environmentalists.
Every day of the expedition will be different than the last, including
shore landings, hikes, community visits, zodiac cruises, and ship-based
exploration. The education program includes lectures, workshops,
naturalist seminars, and small group discussions.
The main themes of this year's expedition include:
- A focus on International Polar Year priorities
- The impacts of climate change on the Arctic and its people
- The role of the Arctic as a cornerstone of our planet's ecosystem
- Inspiring future leaders and ambassadors for our planet.
The 2008 expedition begins Saturday, 2 August and will continue through
Sunday, 17 August. To track the expedition and participate in the
educational activities, please go to:
http://www.studentsonice.com/arctic2008/.