Grizzly Ship Photo Expedition: Kodiak to Katmai

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The Bear Coast
An Alaska Conservation Story

VIDEO | The Bear Coast

Discover Alaska’s pristine Bear Coast, including Katmai and Lake Clark National Parks. This area offers intact, pristine brown bear habitat with abundant salmon runs and other food that support the world’s highest density of wild bears. Learn why we must protect the bears, their habitat and the people who depend on both.

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VIDEO | Alaska Bear Photography Tutorial with Wildlife Photographer Court Whelan

Get expert tips for photographing Alaska's brown bears with wildlife photographer Court Whelan, Ph.D.

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VIDEO | A Day in the Life of an Alaska Grizzly Guide

Join Drew Hamilton, Nat Hab Expedition Leader and bear expert extraordinaire, as he takes us behind the scenes of a Nat Hab grizzly trip on Alaska's Katmai Coast. Drew's passion for bears and conservation shines through as he shares why he became a naturalist and describes the magic of watching bears at close range.

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VIDEO | Traveler Series: Alaska's Coastal Grizzlies

Traveler Sarah Martens recounts her time traveling in Alaska with Nat Hab, including the power in up-close experiences with the bears of Katmai National Park.

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WEBINAR | Alaska's Grizzly Ship: Kodiak to Katmai

Originally presented March 7, 2025

Meet mighty brown bears up close on a small-ship adventure in wildest Alaska! Join Expedition Leader Teresa Whipple on a tour of our private chartered ship, the Natural Habitat Ursus, which offers just eight travelers an exclusive opportunity to follow and photograph bears as they fish, forage and frolic along the shoreline. Learn about the "ebbs and flows" of grizzly season—including what bear behaviors you can expect to witness and when—and find out more about the trip itinerary, which includes a scenic floatplane flight from Kodiak Island to the roadless Katmai wilderness.

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WEBINAR | Lens on Alaska: How to Photograph Bears, Glaciers & More

Originally presented February 21, 2025

Brown bears, birds, glaciers, whales and wildflowers: Alaska offers nature lovers a bevy of photo opportunities. Join Photo Expedition Leader Arthur Kampmann as he reveals his must-take shots on our Ultimate Alaska trips. He’ll also tell you about our eco-friendly accommodations and the different ways we get around, from bush plane to the Alaska Railroad. Get Arthur’s advice and techniques to help you capture the images you covet as he discusses the best lenses and camera gear for this adventure.

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WEBINAR | Humpback Whales: How They Sense Their Underwater World

Originally presented February 11, 2025

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.

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