Expedition Team
A diverse team of experts accompanies this expedition — seasoned naturalists, undersea specialists, and researchers — who will share their knowledge and insights with you and bring each destination to life. Listed below are some of the experts and the departure date(s) they will be joining.
Kevin Schafer
National Geographic photographer Kevin Schafer is a founding Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers, Kevin was named the 2007 Outstanding Nature Photographer of the Year by the North American Nature Photographers Association. His work has appeared in National Geographic, Smithsonian, and Audubon; and his books include Penguin Planet and Living Light.
Tim Laman
Field biologist and wildlife photographer Tim Laman received his Ph.D. in biology from Harvard University and is a Research Associate in their Ornithology Department. His scientific research has been supported by several grants from the National Geographic Society's Committee for Research and Exploration. Tim is currently focusing on photographing and writing for National Geographic and other popular magazines to promote the conservation of endangered species and habitats. His photographs have received recognition in various competitions such as the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Nature's Best International Photographic Awards.
Kim Heacox
Writer, photographer, and conservationist Kim Heacox has written two books for National Geographic centered on the Antarctic continent. Shackleton: The Antarctic Challenge focuses on the Endurance expedition from 1914-16 and Antarctica: The Last Continent is dedicated to exploring the coldest, windiest, highest, driest, least populated, and most remote corner of the world. A highly respected expert on Antarctica and a gifted storyteller, he spends much of his time writing about and photographing life in earth's Arctic regions.
Michael Melford
National Geographic photographer Michael Melford has produced over 30 stories for National Geographic Traveler magazine, including eight covers. Some of Michael's recent assignments have focused on America's national parks, and the need to preserve them. Michael has produced photography for eight books for National Geographic, including three on Alaska, his favorite being Treasures of Alaska, for which he spent four months traveling to every corner of the state. This past year, he traveled to Russia and Israel for upcoming articles for National Geographic magazine. When not shooting for National Geographic, Michael enjoys giving seminars and workshops on photography, and sharing both his love of nature and his extensive knowledge.
