Svalbard Reindeer Svalbard Reindeer Quick Overview Scientific Name Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus Population Estimated at 10,000-22,000 in Svalbard Regions Arctic tundra, primarily in Svalbard Destinations Svalbard (Nordenskiöld Land, Edgeøya, Barentsøya, and other...
Polar Bear Polar Bear Quick Overview Scientific Name Ursus maritimus Population Estimated at 22,000-31,000 globally (IUCN) Regions Arctic, Europe, North America Destinations Jan Mayen, Iceland, Canada, Svalbard, Greenland, Norway, Russia, Alaska (USA) Average Length...
Walrus Walrus Quick Overview Scientific Name Odobenus rosmarus Population Estimated at 225,000 globally, of which about 20,000 live in the Northern Atlantic. Regions Arctic Ocean (primary habitat), North Atlantic Ocean (for Atlantic walruses), North Pacific Ocean (for...
Northern Gannet Northern Gannet Quick Overview Scientific Name Morus bassanus Population Estimated at 1,500,000-1,800,000 individuals globally Regions Arctic and Europe Destinations Jan Mayen, Iceland, Canada, Denmark, France, Norway, Spain, Portugal, England,...
Common Eider Common Eider Quick Overview Scientific Name Somateria mollissima Population Estimated at close to 2 million globally Regions Arctic and North Atlantic coasts Destinations Jan Mayen, Iceland, Canada, Svalbard, Greenland, Denmark, France, Norway, England,...
Black Guillemot Black Guillemot Quick Overview Scientific Name Cepphus grylle Population Estimated at close to 400,000–700,000 individuals globally Regions North Atlantic and Arctic coasts, including high Arctic islands and temperate zones Destinations Jan Mayen,...
Atlantic Puffin The Atlantic puffin or the “clown of the sea,” is a recognisable seabird in the North Atlantic. Famous for its beak and diving, it is essential in Arctic and sub-Arctic marine ecosystems. These birds usually have the same partner for life Atlantic...
Arctic Skua The Arctic Skua, also known as the ‘parasitic jaeger’, has adapted to some of the planet’s most challenging environments with its streamlined shape, agile flight, and bold behavior. Arctic skuas are also known as ‘parasitic...
Arctic Fox Have you ever heard of a fox that can change colors? And it is roughly the size of a house cat? We’re talking about the Arctic fox, one of nature’s most fascinating creatures spotted in the Arctic. If it is your first time visiting the Arctic,...
Emperor Penguin Imagine going on one of our voyages and spotting a penguin that could be as tall as your child. We’re talking about the emperor penguin, the tallest and heaviest species seen during our Antarctica trips. They can grow up to 125cm tall and weigh...
