James Lowen (Emmanuel 1991) is a professional photographer and former tropical conservation biologist who has been a team naturalist aboard many Antarctic cruises and likes nothing less than helping clients enjoy wildlife watching, whether on deck, onshore or in the lecture theatre. He is an award-winning author, twice winner of Travel Guidebook of the Year, and longlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing. His book “Antarctic Wildlife: a Visitor’s Guide to the Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage and Beagle Channel”, published by Princeton University Press, has been widely praised as an indispensable guide and companion for any Antarctic trip.

James will be on hand both aboard and during shore excursions to provide added guidance and context to the wildlife encountered, and provide exclusive photography advice to alumni participants on this cruise.