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With @natgeo and @lindbladexp we spent ten straight days of sunlight in polar ice — raw and beautiful and full of some of the most uniquely innovative adaptations of the animal kingdom. Leaning back and gazing up at glaciers, questioning how — from way back on the ship — they seemed any smaller to us than mountains.

Throughout the history of this place, we’ve justified a moral distance between the riches we take and the increasing orders of unintended consequence that follow in our wake. A land of blubber and ivory and coal and dreams of fresh starts or limitless wealth. Unclaimed by any one, and so claimed by anyone.

The commons isn’t just a pond anymore — and if you haven’t felt that yet, I’m sure you’re aware that soon enough, you will. And, even here — standing immersed in the middle of it — one of the most powerful products of nature is reduced to a far away, cream-colored dot. Welcome to Svalbard, the sharpest edge of the paradox.

So what does responsible polar travel look like? Story with @piersgreatperhaps out now in @travelandleisureasia

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I couldn’t leave this dinosaur quilt behind! The vision? A Flora Jacket for my nephew’s first birthday.

He might need to grow into it a little, but with winter months away, he’ll be rocking it in no time. Oversized cozy jackets are the best anyway!

#thrift #thriftflip #reuse #quiltjacket #handmadewithlove

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Amazing time attending the exclusive unveiling of the new @natgeomuseum with fellow National Geographic Explorers and National Geographic staff last week. Honored to be part of this incredible group of people who are making the world a better place and to have my work featured in the museum. Thanks to everyone at National Geographic who made this happen (seriously, congrats to you all!) and hosted us for a wonderful event.

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Last week I was invited to attend my fourth (is it four already?) annual Explorers Festival hosted by @natgeosociety in Washington, DC! To say it was a blast would be an understatement- this event is something I look forward to every year, as it gives me a much-needed recalibration on my creativity, ambition, and hope meters.

Although not all Explorers attend each year, the festival is an opportunity to reconnect with beloved colleagues and meet new Explorers. This year, of course, there was a very special moment we all got to share together. More on it soon!

Peep at the end my colleague, friend, and mentee @manals_media as they wear what is known as the precious ‘DIT glasses’ during our monthly (this time in-person) meeting. It was such a treat to see you while I was in town ✨

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Allison Fong's (@808brazenbites) moment of wonder? Making the journey to the North Pole—and getting to see firsthand just what lives in the sea ice.

#StepIntoWonder with National Geographic’s #EarthMonth collection throughout April and stream #PoleToPole with Will Smith on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.

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New episode of Planet Visionaries, in partnership with the @Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative! In this episode, I talk with marine biologist Andrew Thurber and microbial oceanographer Allison Fong about how microscopic life shapes the stability of our planet.

Listen now at the link in my bio.

#Rolex #PlanetVisionaries #PerpetualPlanet

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🌍🌊 #ASLO celebrates #EarthDay2026
A polar bear moving through open water reminds us that Earth’s systems are deeply connected - ice, oceans, and inland waters alike. Changes in one place echo across the planet, from the poles to temperate lakes and rivers.

At ASLO, Earth Day underscores why advancing the sciences of #limnology and #oceanography is so important. Through research, collaboration, and education, our #aquaticsciences community works to understand and safeguard the waters that sustain life on Earth.

Read the latest research in aquatic science at aslojournals.org!

📸 Photo credit: Allison Fong @808brazenbites A polar bear stands on a small ice floe in a partially frozen sea. The image promotes Earth Day, featuring the text "Celebrating Earth Day" and the date "22 April 2026." Photo credit is given to Allison Fong.

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🌊🔬 Planet Visionaries – Episode 18: “The Hidden Ocean” 🌍✨

What if the most powerful forces shaping our planet are completely invisible? 👀

Dive deep into the latest episode of Planet Visionaries as host Alex Honnold sits down with UC Santa Barbara marine scientist Dr. Andrew Thurber and oceanographer Dr. Allison Fong to explore the unseen world beneath the waves. 🌊🧬

From the depths of the ocean to icy polar waters ❄️, microscopic marine life is working behind the scenes—regulating our climate, sustaining ecosystems, and supporting life as we know it. 🌱🐠

🔬 Dr. Andrew Thurber (@colddarkbenthos ) — UC Santa Barbara Marine Science Institute 🌍 National Geographic Explorer & key member of the Rolex and National Geographic Perpetual Planet Ocean Expeditions

❄️ Dr. Allison Fong (@808brazenbites ) — Microbial Oceanographer 🌍 National Geographic Explorer & key member of the Rolex and National Geographic Perpetual Planet Ocean Expeditions

🧗‍♂️ Host: Alex Honnold (@alexhonnold ) — Professional climber, environmental advocate

It’s inspiring to hear Allison and Andrew share their research journeys and the passion behind their science. 💙

Produced in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative and National Geographic, this conversation highlights cutting-edge science that’s reshaping how we understand the ocean—and our climate. 🌊✨

💬 “This breath is brought to you by algae in the ocean.” — Alex Honnold

📺 YouTube: https://youtu.be/fWtEDfSFomE
[Link in bio today]

Together, they uncover a powerful truth: even the smallest life forms can have a massive global impact. 💡
This episode is a reminder that protecting our oceans isn’t just about what we can see—it’s about understanding the hidden networks that keep our planet in balance. 🌐💙

#ucsb #marinescienceinstitute #planetvisionaries #nationalgeographic #rolexperpetualplanetextremeexpedition

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Nah, this was definitely the sketchiest moment filming Pole To Pole!! 🥶

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The final stretch of @willsmith’s 100-day adventure takes him beneath the ice at the North Pole, chasing world-first scientific samples with polar ecologist @808brazenbites. But when a fierce snowstorm and mechanical failure throw the mission into chaos, the Arctic proves just how unforgiving it can be.

Watch Pole to Pole with Will Smith, Wednesday 18th at 8pm on #NationalGeographic UK. Also streaming on @disneyplusuk

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The World Premiere of Pole to Pole was held in The Natural History Museum London a few weeks ago. It was an amazing evening in the most beautiful building.
It was wonderful meeting all the experts, scientists and explorers featured in Pole to Pole. They all made this series something very special!
The soundtrack is available tomorrow on all major streaming platforms. Music by @benjaminwallfisch & @chrisegancomposer
@disneyplus @nutopiatv @hulu @natgeotv @westbrook @willsmith #poletopole #willsmith #originalscore #fyc #composers

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Words like “icon” and “legend” get thrown around a lot.

All I’ll say, as someone who’s spent a not-insignificant amount of time in @willsmith’s company, is that he is as courageous, curious, funny and generous as you’d hope him to be - on camera and off. Reliving some of the gnarly moments we shared in Antarctica honestly just made me smile.

The way people have embraced #PoleToPole - the reviews, the messages, the families watching together around the world - is a testament to the man himself, and to the brilliant teams at @natgeo, @disneyplus and @nutopiatv who built this magnificent series around him.

Whatever comes next, working on this project will always be one of the great privileges of my professional and personal life. ❤️

RP 🧭❄️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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