Underwater in Polar Regions

Regular and lottery registration open on January 8, 2026.
Dates: March 27, 2026
Meets: F from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
 Location: Online
Cost:  $5.00

There are still openings remaining at this time.

Date Day Time
03/27/2026Friday10 AM to 11 AM

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Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2025-2026 OLLI at MSU Membership

Description

Join expedition diver, underwater photographer and award-winning conservation filmmaker Paul North as he shares the natural history and unexpected wonders of the marine ecosystem of Antarctica and the Arctic.

Program Takeaways

Participants will:

  • Gain insight into the significance of polar ecosystems.
  • Enjoy macro photography of marine invertebrates.
  • Receive ocean conservation reports and updates.
  • Learn about leading-edge educational outreach.

Scholarship

Apply for a needs-based scholarship to take this offering.

Fee:  $5.00

Online

This is a real-time (live) online class that meets at the specified day(s)/time(s) listed.

We will send you a reminder email with login instructions one business day before the program start date. If there are additional sessions, we will send reminders the morning of those sessions.

Paul North

Paul North is the founder of the award-winning nonprofit Meet the Ocean and a fellow of The Explorers Club. He specializes in polar exploration and crafting creative conservation media and outreach events that enliven the public on the wonders and necessity of Earth's marine ecosystems.