Videos & Webinars
VIDEO | Uncrowded Alaska: A Wilder Denali Backcountry
VIDEO | The Bear Coast
VIDEO | Alaska Bear Photography Tutorial with Wildlife Photographer Court Whelan
VIDEO | Alaska Bear Photography in Lake Clark National Park
VIDEO | Traveler Series: Alaska's Coastal Grizzlies
WEBINAR | Humpback Whales: How They Sense Their Underwater World
Humpback whales possess remarkable sensory adaptations that allow them to navigate, communicate and thrive in diverse marine environments. Expedition Leader Lianne Thompson dives into the roles the five senses of touch, hearing, sight, taste and smell play in humpback whale behaviors such as feeding, migration and social interactions. She also addresses conservation challenges like noise pollution and climate change and highlights the importance of protecting humpback whales and their habitats.
WEBINAR | Otterly Remarkable: Small Creatures Making a Big Impact
Meet the small(ish) mammal with an outsized effect on marine ecosystems: the sea otter! Expedition Leader Laura Geissinger introduces us to this playful traveler favorite, from its behavior and physiology to its often-fraught history, including aggressive hunting during the fur trade era that nearly led to the species’ extinction. She also discusses how events like oil spills have impacted their recovery. Learn why this keystone species is vital to ocean ecosystems, what’s being done to protect its populations—and where you can spot sea otters on our Alaska adventures!
WEBINAR | Whales 101: Meet the Planet’s Largest Marine Mammals
Dive into the underwater world of whales! Expedition Leader and biologist Andrea Adame introduces us to some of the whale family’s most well-known members, including humpbacks, orcas and gray whales, as well as other cetaceans (marine mammals characterized by their aquatic lifestyle, streamlined body shape and exclusively carnivorous diet) like dolphins and porpoises. You’ll also find out how you can witness gray whales in the wild during their winter migration to Mexico on our Great Gray Whales of Baja adventure!