An ocean voyage of a lifetime.
Doubtful Sound
27 June – 2 July 2022
Former BLAKE Inspire delegates
Sponsored
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR EXPEDITION HERE
On 27th June 2022, nine young New Zealanders and one primary school teacher will join a team of environmental leaders and scientists from GNS Science and the University of Otago on a scientific voyage of discovery to Doubtful Sound as part of BLAKE’s fifth BLAKE Expeditions programme.
Doubtful Sound is the deepest of New Zealand’s 14 fjords, spanning 40 kilometres from the head of the fjord to the Tasman Sea. Fjords are significant carbon sinks and play an important role in storing carbon and regulating climate. Student and teachers will work with a range of scientists, to explore the region and map and understand how carbon is buried in sediments of the fjord. This research will help understand the size, mechanics, and stability of carbon sinks across the world.
BLAKE Expeditions aim to ignite and fuel a passion for the environment and provide opportunities for delegates to combine natural science and research with an ocean adventure.
Meet our 2022 crew
Jacob Anderson
Expedition Director
BLAKE
James Gibson
CEO
BLAKE
Courtney Davies
Photographer and Videographer / Media
BLAKE
Gary Wilson
Chief Scientist
GNS
Christina Riesselman
Geologist
University of Otago
Andrew Gorman
Geologist
University of Otago
Chris Moy
Geologist
University of Otago
Sarah Jane Blake
Artist in Residence
BLAKE
Erica George
BLAKE Inspire for Teachers Alumni and Educator at Sea
Methven Primary School
Julie-Anne Parsons
Cook
Jack Beagley
BLAKE Ambassador and Geology Masters Student
University of Otago
Meet our 2022 student voyagers
Chris Furlong
Kristin School
AUCKLAND
Chris Williams
Takapuna Grammar School
AUCKLAND
Emma Freeman
University of Otago
OTAGO
Holly Bagwell
Long Bay College
AUCKLAND
Jack Chapman
Mana College
WELLINGTON
Keita Koroheke
University of Otago
OTAGO
Nora Quigley
Rangi Ruru Girls’ School
CANTERBURY
Sophie Weenink-Smith
Crimson Global Academy
NELSON
Previous BLAKE Expeditions
2022 Doubtful Sound
2018 Kermadec Islands
2016 Auckland Islands
2014 Auckland Islands
2012 Kermadec Islands