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 Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 2:28 pm Post subject: GLOBE TREKKER ANTARCTICA WEB CHATS |
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Join in our WEB CHAT SESSIONS with ZAY HARDING AND the GLOBE TREKKER ANTARCTICA FILM CREW. Got any burning questions? Get posting now.
And that's not all... you can follow the epic voyage of Zay and the crew as they sail from Ushuaia, Argentina, traversing the stormy South Atlantic, marvelling at wildlife and negotiating errant icebergs, along the way, en route to the Antarctic Peninsula... click here
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Robert Wilkins
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It is friggin cold. can get to minus 10 degrees still in summer but we are getting minus one or around zero. which is not so bad but wind chill some days is very cold at 40 knots wind. especiallly cold in the plunge pool zay was lost for words for once. |
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Chris Jones
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Heath LuQuire:
posted @ www.Facebook.com/globetrekkertv
When going on a trek in antarctica, how do the guides navigate?
Are there land marks? gps? stars?
Everything that i have seen of Antarctica is flat barren ice...nothing to navigate by. Just was wondering. |
will let you know soon as we will be doing it in the next 2 weeks. |
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Chris Jones
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a bit squeamish a few of us needed a few lie downs at times. no one has thrown up yet. |
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Zay Harding
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Larry Preiss:
posted @ www.Facebook.com/globetrekkertv
Wondering what kind of effects caused by global warming are noticable?
Is all the white surroundings hard on their eyes? Are they wearing sunglasses? |
yes wearing polarised sunglasses. it is often cloudy though. the weather changes very quickly from sunny to cloudy and back again. |
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Robert Wilkins
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Larry Preiss:
posted @ www.Facebook.com/globetrekkertv
Wondering what kind of effects caused by global warming are noticable?
Is all the white surroundings hard on their eyes? Are they wearing sunglasses? |
yes they are lots of icebergs more than normal calving off, and where it is really noticeable is in the growth of flowering plants. for example we stopped in at south georgia which is one of the sub antarctic islands. the scientists there have seen more temperate flowering plants grow and spread into areas where they weren't able to survive before. this is a direct indicator of global warming and can be seen all over, in antarctica too where more plants are now growing. |
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Robert Wilkins
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some countries eg. Chile and Argentina allow (encourage) familes to live on base with scientists (partly because they want to create Antarctic citizens as they think it might help somehow to stake a claim over territory) also must be nice for the scientists to have their families. there are lots of support staff on all bases as it is a big operation having people live down here the environment is so tough... these are survival guides, drs. people who organise ground transport, build acomms, engineers... |
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Steven King:
posted @ www.Facebook.com/globetrekkertv
Hello from Gibraltar, can you ask Zay, what kind of preparation
do he have to do for the extreme cold?, or did just thermal clothing do the job?....Great show guys, keep up the good work................... |
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Zay Harding
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Miguel Ángel Martínez:
posted @ www.Facebook.com/globetrekkertv
- What were you expecting when told you were going to Antarctica?
- Were your expectations right or wrong?
- Are there locals, aside from scientists?
- What do they eat and how do they spend their free time?
- What has been your favorite part of the trip so far? |
Like probably anyone would, I was expecting everything freezing: ice, bergs, glaciers, snow, sub-zero degree temperatures. I was not sure what wildlife I would see. I thought maybe Polar Bears, Penguins, Whales and Seals. I learned quickly that Polar Bears are only in the Arctic (up North).
I was right about the rest, but in addition, we have been seeing ridiculously large numbers of birds here, as well. And since technically Killer Whales (or Orcas, as they are also called) are Dolphins, we have seen a lot of dolphins, as well. And as far as greenery goes, there is a lot more of it than you might imagine here, especially on the islands just north of Antarctica. Not a wide variety, mostly tussock grass, regular grass, and moss. The birds all take advantage of these for nesting. Definitely no trees or bushes, though.
Best part of the trip so far? being so close to the wildlife is incredible. they don't feel threatened by us so you get inspired not to interfere with their natural habitat. |
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Robert Wilkins
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Heath LuQuire:
posted @ www.Facebook.com/globetrekkertv
When going on a trek in antarctica, how do the guides navigate?
Are there land marks? gps? stars?
Everything that i have seen of Antarctica is flat barren ice...nothing to navigate by. Just was wondering. |
will let you know soon as we will be doing it in the next 2 weeks. |
We are trekking in the Antarctic Peninsula and the topography is quite distinctive. We can follow ridges, mountains and glaciers all using maps. We will also be using GPS and compass. wish us luck we have a trek coming up soon! please send help if we don't return |
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Robert Wilkins
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Shalini Arul:
posted @ www.Facebook.com/globetrekkertv
How about the effects of climate change particularly on the flora n fauna.. how abt the marine life?? the killer n blue whales? |
See earlier answer above.... the flora is growing a lot more particularly flowering plants in the sub antarctic regions. This is a clear indicator of global warming. also, in the area we are going (the Peninsula) the scientists are seeing less pack or sea ice (at the same time as more icebergs are calving off into the sea) and they are also apparently seeing 50-80% less krill. There are other explanations for declining krill including fishing, carbon dioxide in water... although warming is an obvious explanation as krill breeds under ice. the antarctic ecosystem is reliant on krill - penguins, seals, whales all eat it - so declining krill stocks could be a problem into the future for whale species.
One other indicator of global warming is adelie penguins... this species is moving further south in search of cooler waters so scientists have seen that happen already. |
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Robert Wilkins
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Alex Calderon:
posted @ www.Facebook.com/globetrekkertv
Emperor Penguins, are the only type of birds that breeds permanently in the coldest condition on Earth during the winter in Antartica? |
true. other penguins are not breeding during winter they are incubating during winter although they are living permenantly in Antarctica |
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Robert Wilkins
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Miguel Ángel Martínez:
posted @ www.Facebook.com/globetrekkertv
- Are there locals, aside from scientists?
- What do they eat and how do they spend their free time?
- What has been your favorite part of the trip so far? |
Some countries eg. Chile and Argentina allow (encourage) familes to live on base with scientists (partly because they want to create Antarctic citizens as they think it might help somehow to stake a claim over territory) also must be nice for the scientists to have their families. there are lots of support staff on all bases as it is a big operation having people live down here the environment is so tough... these are survival guides, drs. people who organise ground transport, build acomms, engineers.
What do they eat? Lots of tinned food and fresh for the few weeks after ships arrive. Not many salads. they can't eat the local wildlife that is against the environmental protection rules.
How do they spend their free time? Eat lots. |
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Robert Wilkins
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Alex Calderon:
posted @ www.Facebook.com/globetrekkertv
Emperor Penguins, are the only type of birds that breeds permanently in the coldest condition on Earth during the winter in Antartica? |
true. other penguins are not breeding during winter they are incubating during winter although they are living permenantly in Antarctica |
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Sure thing! So far the whole of Asia including Japan and the Pacific Rim - including Australia and New Zealand. |
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Steven King:
posted @ www.Facebook.com/globetrekkertv
Hello from Gibraltar, can you ask Zay, what kind of preparation
do he have to do for the extreme cold?, or did just thermal clothing do the job?....Great show guys, keep up the good work................... |
Hey Steven - Here's the answer re. the clothing... outdoor gear and climate control clothingwas supplied by the nice people at Kokatat and Snowgum Australia  I think Zay is busy whale-watching now... back later with more answers... |
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Zay Harding
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| Zay, what made you decide you wanted to be a Globe Trekker, and what steps did you take to complete your goal? |
Sorry for the delay Future GT - Been out looking at Gentoo Penguins all morning What made me decide I wanted to be a Globe Trekker was my wonderful disposition of being raised out in the remote islands of Hawaii. Being a surfer, (in between sets of waves), I would spend my time gazing out to sea, wondering what lay beyond the horizon, in the rest of this gigantic planet.
And I always knew in the back of my mind, that when the opportunity arose to find out, I would jump on it. But it would still be some time before that happened. So while I waited, I chose to take advantage of the Paradise around me. I would hike up and around the amazing volcanic mountains around me, both on Oahu as well as on the neighboring islands. I would also swim regularly, bike, surf, kayak, canoe, and run around endlessly. I was also a Boy Scout, which allowed me to get involved with different aspects and programs of the community, and go on required camping outings.
All of these activities developed my exploration skills and gave me a strong sense of sensibility to my surrounding environment. I gained an incredible appreciation for the Hawaiian culture and even joined a "Halau" and learned some Hula dances and learned some Hawaiian songs. Then, in my spare time, I would audition for community plays, which helped me build my performance skills.
I went to Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where I studied Acting for four years. And then I moved out to Hollywood, California, where I auditioned for "Globe Trekker" ten years ago and have been doing it ever since. So those are the steps that I took to complete my goal. Was it luck? You betcha! Was it timing? Absolutely. But it was also being ready when the opportunity landed in my lap, because I recognized early on that this is what I wanted to do all of my life until I got the offer.
I cherish my job as a Globe Trekker presenter, where every trip is a gift, and every program a new chance for me to expand my humble Hawaiian horizons. I love sharing what I learn with those curious enough to care, and who may or may not be as fortunate as I to come along on this life-changing ride.
And after having been everywhere, I hope to retire back in Hawaii. Isn't that ironic? The more I travel the more I appreciate where I came from and what I always had. Rarely anywhere I have been to compares to Hawaii's beauty or its people. So always appreciate where you are, because without knowing it, you might just be in the best place around. Or it could be that there's simply no place like home. |
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| Check out the Globe Trekker South Atlantic and Antarctica trailer - click here. |
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