National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions Forge Strategic Alliance; Travel and Exploration Pioneers Come Together To Bring Innovation to Expedition Travel Sector.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of & WASHINGTON -- National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions have formed a multifaceted strategic alliance that combines the strengths of two pioneers in exploration and travel, making it possible for more individuals to become active, engaged explorers. Lindblad's flagship, M.S. Endeavour, will relaunch as the National Geographic Endeavour beginning in April 2005, signifying the beginning of a partnership that brings together the scientific innovation and expedition leadership that defines the two organizations. Announced today by John Fahey John Fahey may be:
U.S. scientific society founded in 1888 in Washington, D.C., by a small group of eminent explorers and scientists “for the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge. , and Sven Lindblad, president and founder of Lindblad Expeditions, the alliance includes the following key elements: 1) An education platform that will both enhance the expedition experience and bring its findings to an audience far beyond expedition participants; 2) Technological innovations across the Lindblad fleet, with particular focus on the National Geographic Endeavour; where new, state-of-the-art equipment will allow for more extensive underwater exploration; and 3) An expert advisory panel of world-renowned researchers, scientists and explorers, including oceanographer and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia Earle Sylvia Alice Earle (born August 30, 1935 in Gibbstown, New Jersey) is an American oceanographer. She was chief scientist for the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration from 1990-1992. and National Geographic Contributing Photographer-in-Residence Emory Kristof, which will help shape conservation, research and education initiatives. "For more than a century National Geographic has been introducing people to the world's most remote and pristine locales, educating people about diverse cultures and places, and instilling a sense of appreciation of what makes our planet unique," said Fahey. "Together with Lindblad, we are able to extend our platform for research and discovery to their fleet of ships, enhancing opportunities for scientific discovery and research for our scientists, for expedition travelers and for all National Geographic members." "When my father first ventured to untouched corners of the planet in 1958 with his first groups of travelers, he would have only dreamed about joining forces with National Geographic," said Lindblad. "Together, we can bring the best scientific and technological innovation to all aspects of our expeditions -- from underwater cameras and on-board technology, to engaging our guests as active participants in scientific research, to enhancing our local conservation efforts -- this is clearly a case of one plus one equaling as much as we can both imagine." The new advisory panel, made up of more than a dozen National Geographic experts, will join Lindblad's team to generate new initiatives regarding research on board ship, local conservation efforts, scientific data collection, educational programming and many other topics. A major focus will be in the area of marine exploration, including supporting scientists on the shipboard ship·board n. 1. The condition of being aboard a ship: on shipboard. 2. Archaic The side of a ship. adj. platform; launching National Geographic Crittercam and rope cam (video and data-logging systems) projects from the ship; providing opportunities for guest interaction with National Geographic grantees and scientists on board the ships; and collaborating on providing enhanced underwater experiences to travelers through new, state-of-the-art equipment. Expedition travelers will have opportunities to interact at sea and on shore with National Geographic explorers, researchers, photographers and filmmakers along with Lindblad's expedition leaders and naturalists. The inaugural voyage of the National Geographic Endeavour, from Valparaiso, Chile, to the Panama Canal Panama Canal, waterway across the Isthmus of Panama, connecting the Atlantic (by way of the Caribbean Sea) and Pacific oceans, built by the United States (1904–14) on territory leased from the republic of Panama. , departs April 1, 2005. Joining the voyage will be Lindblad, Fahey and a team from National Geographic, including high-altitude archaeologist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Johan Reinhard Dr. Johan Reinhard is an Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society. He is also a Senior Research Fellow at The Mountain Institute, West Virginia, a Visiting Professor at Catholic University, Salta, Argentina, and an Honorary Professor of Catholic University, , best known for his discovery of the Inca ice maiden in Peru; archaeologist Guillermo Cock, whose excavation of ancient Inca mummies was featured in National Geographic magazine The National Geographic Magazine, later shortened to National Geographic, is the official journal of the National Geographic Society. It published its first issue in 1888, just nine months after the Society itself was founded. and funded by National Geographic grants; and National Geographic photographer Pablo Corral corral a small fenced-in enclosure with high, wooden fences, suitable for holding cattle or horses. corral system a management system in which range cattle are put into corrals and fed hay for a period when the environment is most . About National Geographic The 116-year-old National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. It reaches more than 270 million people each month through its five magazines, the National Geographic Channel
About Lindblad Expeditions Lindblad Expeditions was founded in 1979, originally as a division of Lindblad Travel, which was founded in 1958 by Lars-Eric Lindblad, the pioneer of expedition travel. Lindblad operates a fleet of six ships in regions such as Galapagos, Antarctica, Arctic Norway, Alaska and Baja California, to name a few. The company is known for its commitment to sustainable tourism and is the recipient of many environmental awards, including the Conde Nast Traveler Ecotourism e·co·tour·ism n. Tourism involving travel to areas of natural or ecological interest, typically under the guidance of a naturalist, for the purpose of observing wildlife and learning about the environment. Award (2002) and the ASTA/Smithsonian Magazine Environmental Award (1993). Sven Lindblad is a member of the General Assembly of the Charles Darwin Foundation The Charles Darwin Foundation was founded in 1959, under the auspices of UNESCO and the World Conservation Union. The Foundation is dedicated to the conservation of the Galapagos Islands ecosystems. for the Galapagos Islands. He serves on the National Council of the World Wildlife Fund and the board of directors of the Mexican Fund for the Conservation for Nature. He is a founding member of the Galapagos Conservation Fund and is a recipient of the United Nations Environmental Programme Global 500 Award (2001). |
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