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Libby Manning, a guide and educator at Ōtepoti Dunedin’s Royal Albatross Centre, presents a firsthand account of sailing the notorious Drake Passage and exploring the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the 1911 Dutch tall ship Europa. As part of the Antarctic Heritage Trust’s Inspiring Explorers Expedition™, Libby joined a crew of young New Zealanders retracing the journeys of early Antarctic explorers.In this engaging talk, she reflects on the realities of crossing one of the world’s most unpredictable stretches of ocean, where conditions range from the placid “Drake Lake” to the treacherous “Drake Shake”, and the awe-inspiring landscapes that await beyond. With a particular focus on seabirds, Libby shares insights from her journey, connecting her work in conservation with the extraordinary wildlife encountered in one of the most remote regions on Earth.
Monthly Indoor Meetings run by the Birds New Zealand Otago Branch are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month starting at 7.30pm in the Benham Seminar Room, on the 2nd floor of the Zoology Benham Building in Dunedin. The doors need to be opened manually so please arrive early. All are welcome to attend. We also offer a zoom link, message Oscar directly if you would like it sent to you.
(Pictured: Adelie penguin / Libby Manning)
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Department of Zoology, University of Otago, 340 Great King St, North Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand, Dunedin
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