This week's photos from the field included iconic bird species in the Galápagos Islands, a pod of dolphins in Baja California, and an underwater cave in the South Pacific.
Santa Fe Island, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, January 9, 2025
Galápagos land iguana basking in the sun on a pillow lava rock. —Felipe Wittmer Naranjo, Naturalist
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Tanna, Vanuatu
Fiji and Beyond: Rites and Relics of the Pacific, January 10, 2025
We swam into the Blue Cave, an incredible underwater marvel. Inside, light streamed through an opening, casting a beam that illuminated the cave’s towering walls with breathtaking beauty. It was the perfect way to conclude an unforgettable day on Tanna. —Chris Cook, Undersea Specialist
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Portal Point, Antarctica
Voyage to Antarctica, January 11, 2025
We headed to Portal Point to make our first continental landing in the afternoon. As some guests stepped out of the Zodiacs they squealed with delight as they had just completed their seventh continent. —Emily Mall, Naturalist (Photo by Adam Woolcott)
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North Seymour Island, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, January 12, 2025
In the morning, we explored North Seymour, a 0.73 sq mi island that hosts a colony of frigatebirds. Today, some of the males were not taking the task of finding a mate too seriously. —Anahi Concari, Naturalist
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Fournier Bay, Antarctica
Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage 8-Day, January 12, 2025
Chinstrap penguin in Fournier Bay. —Jim Coyer, Undersea Specialist
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Golfito, Costa Rica
Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, January 12, 2025
This female squirrel monkey enjoyed a feast of water apple. She was unbothered by our presence. —Cristian Moreno, Undersea Specialist
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Bahia Almejas, Baja California
Baja California: Among the Great Whales, January 13, 2025
Common dolphins join us on the bow. —Steve Backus, Naturalist
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Coiba Island National Park, Costa Rica
Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, January 13, 2025
Two bare-throated tiger herons came to our snorkeling beach at the ranger station and let us have a close look at them. —Max Vindas, Expedition Leader
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Rabida Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Escape: An 8-Day Voyage, January 14, 2025
Playful Galápagos sea lions on Rabida Island. —Paul Vergara, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Santiago Island, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos, January 15, 2025
Blue-footed booby taking off after diving at Espumilla Beach. —Christian Saa, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Punta Belcher, Baja California
Baja California: Among the Great Whales, January 15, 2025
Guests enjoy beachcombing, birding, and photo walks in Punta Belcher on Isla Magdalena in Magdalena Bay. —Lisa Hornak, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Beqa Island, Fiji
Fiji and Tahiti: Vibrant Reefs and Cultural History, January 16, 2025
Sulphur-breasted myzomela. —Phil Chaon, Naturalist
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