This week's photos from the field included stunning close-ups of Costa Rican wildlife, Antarctic landscapes, and sea lions full of personality in the Galápagos Islands.
Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, January 2, 2025
It is very common (and amusing) to find sea lions taking over the benches around town to take recovery naps. —Cristian Villarroel, Naturalist
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Santiago Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Escape: An 8-Day Voyage, January 2, 2025
Curious sea lion pups and a hawk. —Domenica Guerrero, Naturalist
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Croft Bay, Antarctica
Voyage to Antarctica, January 5, 2025
Chasing sunshine, we remained in the Weddell Sea overnight and were rewarded by a calm and beautiful day in Croft Bay on James Ross Island. Numerous activities took place, including a Zodiac cruise, kayaking, and a long walk on the island. —Andrew Peacock, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Guachipelin, Costa Rica
Exploring Costa Rica: Guanacaste, Santa Rosa and Rincón de la Vieja, January 6, 2025
A white-throated magpie jay (Cyanocorax formosus). —Zoey Greenberg, Naturalist (Photo by Cesar Moraga)
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Espanola Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Escape: An 8-Day Voyage, January 6, 2025
A marine iguana basking in the warm sun. —Charles Wittmer, Naturalist
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Neko Harbor, Antarctica
Voyage to Antarctica, January 7, 2025
Stepping out from the side gate for an up close and personal experience with Antarctica. —Tanish Peelgrane, Undersea Specialist
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Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Costa Rica
Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, January 7, 2025
The highlight of the day was a sighting of a group of white-faced capuchin monkeys playfully moving through the canopy. Their acrobatics added an energetic touch to the serene environment. —Carlos Calvo, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, January 7, 2025
Santa Cruz giant tortoises (new hatchlings). Part of the restoration project happens at the rearing facilities of the Galapagos National Park. This two-year-old baby will stay at this facility for another five years, until it grows to a rat-proof size. —Anahi Concari, Naturalist
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Detaille Island, Antarctica
Voyage to Antarctica, January 7, 2025
A snow petrel flies in front an iceberg. —Kelly Ferron, Naturalist (Photo by Allison Hua)
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