A&K Shares Surprising Findings From Antarctica Guest Survey

The Southern continent of Antarctica has been the source of numerous scientific findings over time, up until recently because of the danger associated with extreme weather conditions. Recently, however, A&K has conducted an extensive guest survey and has revealed some surprising facts about the most remote continent. Let’s take a closer look at what this survey has uncovered.

1) A&K Unveils Unexpected Results From Antarctica Guests Survey

A&K, the expedition travel company, recently announced the results from their Antarctica guests survey. With the survey offering an insight into the behaviour of current A&K guests, the results were unexpected.

As unconventional as the Antarctic continent itself, the survey found that the overwhelming majority of A&K guests:

Are adventurous, seeking all manner of out of the ordinary activities and experiences.
Value luxury, looking for an ‘unrowdy” experience that includes luxurious comforts.
Are educated with strong interests in nature and wildlife, looking for quality experiences and meaningful connections.

A&K’s findings show the many facets of the Antarctica experience that appeal to current and prospective guests. In the future, A&K will be able to create specialised experiences to reflect the numerous interests and requests of their guests.

2) Astonishing Discoveries From a Trip to the ‘Last Frontier’

Stepping onto the icy tundra of Alaska, twinkling in the soft yet enduring light of the midnight sun, spontaneously awakens the breathless wonder within you.
Nestled in the Land of the Midnight Sun, you will discover endless vastness sprinkled with vast mountains, sparkling glaciers, explosions of hot springs, and an abundance of wildlife.

The magnitude of Alaskan nature is truly astonishing. You may be blessed with sighting majestic bears, soaring eagles, and pods of whales frolicking in the sea. You can also traverse Alaskan beaches to see whales beside canoes and icy blue glaciers that slide into deep ocean valleys.

The natural beauty of the “Last Frontier” abounds in incredible opportunities, such as whitewater rafting in the wildest parts of Alaska’s river valleys and coastal views of cycling glaciers and mountains that are utterly sublime. You can also spend your days independently exploring magical places like the Wrangell – St. Elias National Park, a mecca of inexhaustible wonders. These are just a few of the reasons to come and wander in the awe of Alaskan wilderness.

3) Antarctic Expeditioners Reveal Surprising Insights

Antarctic expeditioners have made remarkable discoveries about the icy continent and its inhabitants. From penguin behavior to glacier shifts, the results of their surveys and studies have been invaluable to the scientific community. Here are some of the most intriguing insights they’ve revealed:

Penguins in Trouble? Penguin populations have been observed to decrease by up to 70% in some areas, with a range of possible causes from climate change to human intervention being considered.
New Life Discovered In 2014, two species of animals previously unknown to science were discovered living under the ice near Antarctica’s east coast. A species of sea sponge and a kind of worm have both been found in what was thought to be an uninhabitable region.
Warming in the Antarctic Ocean Researchers have measured a rise of 1.2°C in the surface temperature of the Antarctic Ocean, indicating that the effects of global warming can even be seen in the coldest places on Earth.

These discoveries have had a major impact on understanding the Antarctic environment and the animals living there. With the number of threats that face the continent, understanding the changes happening now could prove to be essential for preserving its fragile ecosystem in the future.

4) Uncovering the Unforeseen: A&K Shares Surprising Antarctica Survey Findings

For Antarctic explorers, ticking items off a to-do list is an exercise in creative problem-solving. But for the team at A&K – Antarctica specialists for more than 25 years – collecting tangible evidence is an important part of their work. That’s why they recently took to the icy landscape for a survey of the continent’s ice shelves.

The findings show that while the frozen terrain is often seen as an unchanging environment, it’s much more dynamic than first thought. From uncovering rare species, to signs of glacial retreat, there’s much more going on in Antarctica than is visible to the eye. Here’s a quick roundup of some of the survey’s most surprising discoveries:

The presence of molluscs, a class of invertebrates – new clumps of shells, varying in size and shape, were discovered on the undersides of Hagglunds and snowmobiles.
Arrival of the Adélie penguins – A&K spotted hundreds of them breeding in an entirely new area of Antarctica that had not been recorded before.
Visible signs of glacial retreat – large patches of melted ice were discovered on a number of parts of the continent, as well as more frequent and intense snow storms.

Whatever we think we know about the vast Antarctic continent, the findings from A&K’s survey demonstrate that this icy landscape is constantly changing – and likely to have more secrets yet to be uncovered.

These findings from the Antarctica Guest Survey have certainly been a surprise! It seems that A&K have now given us remarkable insight into the experiences and perceptions of travelers to Antarctica – and provided a unique look into the motivations and enjoyment levels of guests. We look forward to seeing how A&K continues to use these findings to craft amazing and inspiring travel experiences for their customers!