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Dom_explorer
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Explorer Team
Tue 18 May, 00:00GMT

The Explorers Are Back Home

Following a joyous reunion at Heathrow Airport, the three explorers are now back home with their families enjoying some much-needed and hard-earned R&R...more>>
Dom_explorer
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Explorer Team
Tue 11 May, 00:00GMT

A Huge Ice Sculpture

On an otherwise boring trek day, Martin and the team come across a huge ice boulder that demands as much attention and interest as a work of art.......more>>
dom_explorer
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Explorer Team
Mon 10 May, 00:00GMT

Physiological Effects

As the team approach 60 days on the ice, Charlie talks about the physiological effects of a long expedition on the Arctic Ocean....more>>
Dom_explorer
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Explorer Team
Fri 07 May, 00:00GMT

Back on the Polar Treadmill

As Ann and the team drift over five miles backwards in just two days, she here describes the effects on morale......more>>
Dom_explorer
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Explorer Team
Thu 06 May, 00:00GMT

Passing the 89th Degree

After 52 days on the ice, the Explorer Team pass the 89 degrees mark, a huge milestone for the team who've experienced lots of drift and difficult conditions along the way......more>>
Dom_explorer
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Explorer Team
Wed 05 May, 00:00GMT

A Surprising Burst of Colour

Having become used to the 'milk bottle' colours of the Arctic landscape over the last few days, Martin is surprised to see a pool of turquoise water appear at the explorers' feet......more>>
Dom_explorer
posted by
Explorer Team
Sun 02 May, 10:40GMT

Ice Armageddon

Ann describes the most difficult ice conditions the team have encountered to date....more>>
Dom_icebase
posted by
Ice Base Team
Sat 01 May, 00:00GMT

The Ice Base Has Been Dismantled

The Ice Base Has Been Dismantled...more>>
Dom_explorer
posted by
Explorer Team
Fri 30 Apr, 08:46GMT

My 40th Birthday On Ice

Explorer Charlie celebrated his 40th birthday on the ice. Here he describes his day and treating himself to a fresh pair of socks!...more>>
Dom_icebase
posted by
Ice Base Team
Fri 30 Apr, 00:00GMT

Final Thoughts from the Ice Base

Al Humphreys reflects on his time at the Ice Base and how, finally, the team's thoughts can turn to home......more>>
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Last of the kit being shipped from Resolute Bay
Dom_explorer
posted by
Explorer Team
Tue 18 May
The Explorers Are Back Home
Following a joyous reunion at Heathrow Airport, the three explorers are now back home with their families enjoying some much-needed rest & recuperation....
more >
Dom_icebase
posted by
Ice Base Team
Sat 01 May
The Ice Base Has Been Dismantled
The Ice Base has now been dismantled and the scientists have returned to their respective institutions to continue their research into ocean acidification....
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