EPISODE · Sep 22, 2025 · 31 MIN
🪽 The Longest Journey on Earth
from Saltwater Stories · host Salty Media
Every year, the Arctic tern undertakes the most extraordinary migration on the planet, flying from pole to pole in pursuit of endless summer. This tiny seabird, weighing less than a tennis ball, travels farther in its lifetime than three trips to the moon. In this episode we uncover the secrets of its record‑breaking journey, from celestial navigation to ocean‑wide feeding strategies, and explore what its story reveals about the future of our oceans.
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Every year, the Arctic tern undertakes the most extraordinary migration on the planet, flying from pole to pole in pursuit of endless summer. This tiny seabird, weighing less than a tennis ball, travels farther in its lifetime than three trips to the moon. In this episode we uncover the secrets of its record‑breaking journey, from celestial navigation to ocean‑wide feeding strategies, and explore what its story reveals about the future of our oceans.
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