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A conversation with RCGS Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth
The RCGS Explorer-in-Residence discusses the underwater world of cave diving, the risks involved, pushing boundaries and more
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Reflections of an explorer
Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth discusses her time aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth to Alaska
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Diving Newfoundland’s World War Two wrecks with Jill Heinerth
Episode 60
RCGS Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth discusses the discovery of a Second World War-era bomber 50 metres below the surface in Gander Lake, Newfoundland
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Second World War-era bomber discovered in Gander Lake, Newfoundland
The aircraft was discovered by an international dive team on a steep ledge nearly 50 metres below the surface of the lake in central Newfoundland
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Jill Heinerth on spending the pandemic underwater
Episode 35
The RCGS Explorer-in-Residence returns to the Explore podcast to share an exciting project she’s been working on close to home
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How to explore like a girl
In her book, Into the Planet: My Life as a Cave Diver, world-renowned cave diver and inaugural RCGS Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth reflects on what set her on her path
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Exclusive photos: A first detailed look at the wreck of Canadian schooner Queen of the Lakes
RCGS Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth and dive partner Teddy Garlock made the first dive on the Queen of the Lakes since her resting place in Lake Ontario was confirmed in 2011
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A mountain of rock sits above them, and muddy, flooded passages are their only way out
Expert cave diver and RCGS Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth explains the risks and challenges of rescuing a boys’ soccer team trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand
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Jill Heinerth: Why I intend to dive in every province and territory in Canada this year
Canada is rich in fresh water — but with great wealth comes great responsibility
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Jill Heinerth dives into the Arctic
"Arctic on the Edge" expedition will see the RCGS' Explorer-in-Residence document the life cycle of Arctic ice and gather Inuit testimony on climate change
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10 things the RCGS has been up to this summer
It's been an exciting couple of months for The Royal Canadian Geographical Society
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Jill Heinerth
Episode 2
The renowned cave diver opens up about her love of exploration and the importance of protecting Earth’s water resources
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Video: Jill Heinerth on being an Explorer-in-Residence
This year the renowned cave diver became the first explorer to officially represent The Royal Canadian Geographical Society. Here, in her own words, Heinerth talks adventure.
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