Exclusive Interview: Restoring a Historic Antarctic Landmark – Oceanwide Expeditions
Share an exclusive interview with Adam Turner, Head of Expedition Operations at Oceanwide Expeditions, as he recounts the extraordinary mission to restore a historic aircraft hangar at Whalers Bay, Deception Island, following an act of vandalism in early February.
This act threatened the integrity of an internationally protected site, prompting a swift response from Oceanwide Expeditions in partnership with the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT).
Facing Antarctica’s harsh and unpredictable conditions, the team embarked on a challenging restoration effort—removing the damage while ensuring the site’s historical significance was preserved.
In this in-depth interview, Adam shares a firsthand account of the expedition—detailing the challenges of working in the extreme Antarctic conditions, the careful measures taken to restore the site while adhering to environmental guidelines, and his insights on preventing similar incidents in the future.
This mission was more than just a cleanup—it was a testament to the importance of conservation, teamwork, and responsibility in one of the world’s most fragile environments.
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(Exclusive Interview: Restoring a Historic Antarctic Landmark – Oceanwide Expeditions)
