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Land Rover Ambassador and famous British Marine Biologist Monty Halls will lead the Shoals of Aguilhas expedition in South Africa joined by Canadian Brett Andersen, winner of Land Rover’s Spirit of Adventure competition.

This expedition will explore a natural annual phenomenon which is the Sardine Run.

This is the migration of millions of sardines to spawn in the cool waters of the Agulhas Bank. The resulting shoal causes a feeding frenzy, as thousands of marine predators are attracted to the area.

Monty Hall’s one-off Defender indeed plays an important role for the expedition. Apart from transporting the crew and diving equipment, it will also serve as the remote basecamp and dive hub for off-road locations. The vehicle is customized with well-though out design and storage solutions to accommodate diving air tanks, water tank and hosing facility among others.

Land Rover Spirit of Adventure winner Brett Andersons has been awarded with this expedition as a prize for his winning short film documentary on what adventure means to him.

Brett said in an interview “It’s quite surreal. If someone were to ask me what a ‘dream trip’ would entail, it would be exactly this. I’m thrilled to not only win this trip, but also be a part of a legitimate expedition – a definite dream come true.”

Monty Halls stated “It’s always a slightly glib statement to say that something is the trip of a lifetime, but for as long as I can remember I’ve been fascinated by the Sardine Run. We’re following the run whilst conducting sampling and shark tagging programs that will add to the knowledge of the big animals that follow the sardines, and indeed the ecology of this remarkable coastline. The expedition is a combination of adventure, science, teamwork, and raw exhilaration. I simply can’t wait.”

On what he has to say about the two brand ambassadors, Mark Cameron, Global Brand Experience Director, Land Rover commented: “Both Monty Halls and our competition winner truly embody the core values of adventure which lie at the heart of everything we do at Land Rover. As a brand we are passionate about conservation and encouraging others to play their part, and this expedition will take the team on a journey of exploration and learning. I’m sure this will be a once in a lifetime experience.”

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