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Sailing into the Christmas Spirit 🎄 The Festive season is in full swing aboard the Oosterschelde! From a Santa hat on deck to a cosy Christmas tree in the galley, we’re making the most of the season while sailing from Hobart to Christchurch. Stockings hang on the walls, festive cheer fills the air, and the crew is united in celebrating the joy of Christmas, no matter where we are on the open sea. Here’s to keeping the Christmas spirit alive as we sail through the Southern Ocean! 🎅 #DARWIN200 #Oosterschelde #ChristmasAtSea #SailingThroughTheHolidays #FestiveWaves #SouthernOceanChristmas #ChristmasCheer

Sailing for New Zealand 🌏 Join us for our 66th episode of the World's Most Exciting Classroom this Thursday, 19th December at 2pm UK time / 9am Eastern Time. ✨ Tune in live or catch the replay via the link YouTube - https://lnkd.in/eG9JZU9Y In this exciting episode, the Oosterschelde will be setting sail for Christchurch, New Zealand, and we’ve got a jam-packed program lined up: - Special guest Ximena Nelson: Animal behavior expert, Ximena will share her fascinating adventures studying the Kea parrot in New Zealand and jumping spiders in Indonesia. - Live connection from the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth. - Joe’s visit to a Koala Hospital in Port Stephens, Australia – get ready for some heartwarming footage. - A new classroom experiment you can replicate! - Kahoot quiz with a chance to win a $50 gift card for your class. - A fresh Curiosity of the Week... and so much more! Don’t miss out – register today and join us for another adventure-filled episode! #DARWIN200 #WorldsMostExcitingClassroom #ScienceAtSea #NewZealandAdventure #KeaParrot #KoalaHospital #AnimalBehavior #MarineLife #ClassroomExperiments #KahootChallenge #LiveLearning #EducationalFun

🌊 Throwback to our Hobart Darwin Leaders! 🌊 We're delighted to highlight our Darwin Leader Hindara Dania from Indonesia. At just 20 years old, Hindara is already an inspiring force for ocean conservation. She's an accomplished diver and a champion for marine life, leading the Coral Catch Dive Initiative that empowers local women to take action in coral restoration. While coral reefs are vital to our oceans, Hindara spent last week focusing on something much larger: the humpback whale a marine creature the size of a bus! 🐋 Working with wonderful local conservation expert Dr Vanessa Pirotta, Hindara has been diving deep into documentary storytelling, sharing the importance of ocean preservation, and connecting with marine experts along the Humpback Highway to better understand these majestic creatures and how science can protect them. Huge thanks to Wild Ocean Tasmania for taking us out on this unforgettable experience! 🌊 #DARWIN200 #NextGenLeaders #WomenInScience #MarineConservation #OceanHeroes #HumpbackWhale #CoralRestoration #EmpowerWomen #OceanConservation #ClimateAction #Storytelling #Indonesia #Tasmania #Australia #Nature #WildlifeProtection #GirlsInScience #ClimateChangeAwareness #WomenEmpowerment #OceanLovers

🌊 And we’re off! The Oosterschelde has set sail from Hobart, bound for Christchurch! As we sail into the Southern Ocean, we’re ready for new horizons, festive moments, and more memories along the way.🎉 Stay tuned as we continue our journey and celebrate the Christmas spirit at sea! 🎄🎅 #DARWIN200 #Oosterschelde #SettingSail #HobartToChristchurch #AdventureAwaits #SailingIntoTheHolidays #ChristmasAtSea

Join us for our next World's Most Exciting Classroom Event! We have another jam-packed program today, Thursday, December 12th at 2pm UK time / 9am Eastern time! Tune in live (or watch later!) via YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eqZtvaZe Join us for; Special Guest: Andrew Digby, Science Advisor at New Zealand’s Department of Conservation, talks about the kākāpō—the critically endangered, nocturnal, flightless parrot! Live Connection from National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, diving into their fascinating jellyfish program! Joe’s Dive Adventure in Australia with weedy sea dragons and sharks off the coast of Sydney! Classroom Experiment you can replicate in your own school! Kahoot Game with a chance to win a $50 gift card for your class! Curiosity of the Week and much more! Don’t miss out on this exciting episode. #DARWIN200 #STEM #ScienceEducation #MarineBiology #Conservation #ClassroomFun #LiveLearning #Kakapo #Jellyfish #WeedySeaDragons #Sharks #Kahoot #GiftCard

Tasmania is home to the largest and tallest trees in the Southern Hemisphere. Hobart Darwin Leader, Jordan Winters went climbing high above the canopy with @thetreesprojects to discover more about what makes these natural wonders. Don’t miss a special screening of her film at St Michael’s Collegiate School, Performing Arts Centre (Senior School Campus, Davey Street, Hobart) on Thursday, 12th December, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. ✨ This FREE DARWIN200 event will also feature: Captivating stories from our Project Leaders’ global voyage retracing Charles Darwin’s historic HMS Beagle route. Insights into our Darwin Leaders’ Hobart research projects. A screening of their first episodes! Reserve your spot now: trybooking.com/CXNQU

Behind the Scenes of Hindara Dania’s DARWIN200 Leader Adventure in Hobart! From the moment Hindara landed, it’s been a whirlwind of unforgettable experiences! The day began with an epic whale-watching adventure on the stunning Tasman Sea, blessed by rare, perfect weather. Along the way, playful Common Dolphins raced alongside the boat, and curious Australian Fur Seals made their presence known. Just when we thought it couldn’t get better, there it was a breathtaking encounter with what could be the last migrating Humpback in Tasmanian waters, right at the starting point of the iconic Humpback Highway! 🌊 Truly a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Later, Hindara and DARWIN200 team joined the ABC Radio Breakfast Show and met the amazing Dr. Vanessa Pirotta, Australia’s renowned whale expert and STEM superstar. What an inspiring way to kick off the DARWIN200 leader week! Stay tuned as the adventure continues, bringing more Darwin Leader stories of exploration, conservation, and wonder from Tasmania. #DARWIN200 #Hobart #MarineLife #HumpbackHighway #Tasmania #STEMLeadership #OceanAdventure

Embark on an Inspiring Evening with DARWIN200! 🌍 Join us this week at a live DARWIN200 event as our Project Leaders share captivating stories from their global voyage retracing Charles Darwin's historic HMS Beagle route. Discover how we’re empowering 200 young conservation leaders and pioneering innovative solutions to real-world environmental challenges. 🌱 Be the first to witness our Darwin Leaders' Hobart research projects and explore their impactful local conservation work. 📅 When: Thursday, 12th December, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Where: St Michael’s Collegiate School, Performing Arts Centre (Senior School Campus on Davey Street, Hobart) ✅ Reserve your spot for this FREE event: trybooking.com/CXNQU Come and be inspired by our conservation efforts, remarkable global stories, and research shaping a sustainable future. 🌿 #Darwin200 #GlobalVoyage #Conservation #CharlesDarwin ##EnvironmentalLeadership #FreeEvent #HobartResearchProjects

Meet Our Hobart Darwin Leaders! 🌿 We’re proud to introduce the incredible individuals leading the charge on vital conservation efforts during our time in Tasmania. Each are creating a three-part documentary series and supporting essay documents to highlight the importance of their dedicated topic: 🌲 Jordan Winters Focus: Saving the Tall Trees of Tasmania Partner: The Tree Projects� Jordan will explore the majestic tall trees of Tasmania and the critical efforts to preserve these natural giants for future generations. 🌊 Sam Aschebrock Focus: Restoring the Derwent Estuary Partner: Derwent Estuary Program� Sam will delve into the restoration of this vital waterway, ensuring its health and sustainability for marine and birdlife alike. 🐋 Hindara Dania Focus: Protecting Whales in the Southern Oceans Partner: Dr. Vanessa Pirotta Hindara will investigate the incredible world of whales, highlighting the challenges and solutions to protect these gentle giants. This week they have been each working closely with their individual camera operators and will craft compelling stories that inspire action and awareness. We can’t wait to see their creativity and dedication come to life! #Darwin200 #Tasmania #DarwinLeaders #ConservationJourney

3,000 Trees for a Greener Tomorrow! We are thrilled to share the success of our tree-planting initiative on November 22, 2024! During our time in Sydney, alongside 25 enthusiastic local children, their teachers, and partners from the Great Eastern Ranges and K2W Link teams, we planted 3,000 native trees on visionary farmer Garry Kadwell’s property in Crookwell, NSW. These native trees including Eucalyptus, Acacia, and Leptospermum will form a vital wildlife corridor, reconnecting forest patches and providing essential food and shelter for species like the greater glider. This project restores 15 hectares of habitat, blending conservation with sustainable farming practices. A heartfelt thanks to MetLife, the Australian Cruise Group, and all who donated and participated in this inspiring day. Together, we’re creating a lasting impact on Australia’s ecosystems! Learn more and join our journey at: www.darwin200.com #DARWIN200 #TreePlanting #ChangeTheWorld #ConservationInAction #Sustainability #Australia