“The thing about Antarctica is – and it’s probably what keeps me coming down here – it’s the pure wilderness. It’s pure air, pure water, pure sound. Every day is precious. Sometimes I think… they’re paying me for this job?”
Wildlife knowledgeable Martin Cohen’s ardour for the icy continent is infectious. Not solely is he a highly-qualified biologist with over three many years’ expertise – however he’s a pure storyteller, too. And it’s this capability to share his huge information successfully – whereas preserving travellers entertained – that makes him the proper Antarctica expedition information. Want to know the feeding habits of minke whales? Curious about krill? Need the within scoop on seal courtship? He can inform you all you must know and extra.
But Martin has a narrative of his personal. One full of ups and downs, love, grief and the occasional toxic snake. How did this wildlife biologist specialising in tropical creatures find yourself in Antarctica? Is ‘penguinologist’ actually an official title? And what joyful circumstances led to him getting drunk with the legend that’s David Attenborough?
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Intrepid traveller and self-proclaimed lawyer-turned-funtrepreneur Sarah Davidson – aka @spoonful_of_sarah – not too long ago met Martin on an Intrepid Antarctica Expedition aboard the Ocean Endeavour. In between Zodiac excursions, penguin recognizing and taking the polar plunge on this once-in-a-lifetime journey, she sat down with him to listen to extra about his outstanding private {and professional} journey for her podcast, Seize the Yay.
If there’s one quote from the podcast that sticks with us essentially the most, it’s these smart phrases from Martin:
“Live your best life – as much as you possibly can. Don’t put things off. If you want to go and see Antarctica, save up, do it. Do it now.”
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