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Arctic adventures: reflections on 1st leg of the Ocean Warrior expedition

28 December 2023

This is a chat with internationally-renowned explorer and founder of Ocean Warrior, Jim McNeill, and PML’s Chief Executive, Prof. Icarus Allen, who joined the 1st leg of the most recent Arctic expedition.

The Linden | Image courtesy of Ocean Warrior

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