Ardley Island, South Shetland Islands
Epic Antarctica: From the Peninsula to the Ross Sea & Beyond, January 2, 2023
In the afternoon, we sailed into Maxwell Bay and observed Ardley Island, a safe haven for breeding seabirds and seals. —Gabriela Roldan, Naturalist (photo by Sue Forbes)
The Weddell Sea, Antarctica
Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent, January 11, 2023
Chinstrap and Adelie penguins on an iceberg in the Antarctic Sound. —Tim Martin, Naturalist
The Amundsen Sea, Antarctica
Epic Antarctica: From the Peninsula to the Ross Sea & Beyond, January 14, 2023
No sooner had we almost decided to leave the killer whales to their business than a cry went out from the bridge–yet another Ross seal was spotted on an ice floe. The ship slowly approached the ice. After some initial nervous responses from the seal, it settled down and we were treated to some very close views of this remarkable and rare animal. —Eduardo Shaw, Naturalist
Bahia Almejas, Baja California
Baja California: Among the Great Whales, January 15, 2023
The incredible sunset illuminating National Geographic Venture. —Amy Malkoski, Naturalist/Expedition Diver
Canal de Soledad, Baja California
Wild Baja California Escape: The Whales of Magdalena Bay, January 17, 2023
Sea purslane is one of several flowers we admired as we walked on the dunes of Magdalena Island this afternoon. The leaves, stems, and roots help protect mounds of sand that can eventually become hummocks several feet high. —Linda M. Burback, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
North Seymour Island, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape, January 17, 2023
A male magnificent frigatebird looking for a mate. —Paul Vergara, Naturalist
Cape Crozier, Ross Sea, Antarctica
Epic Antarctica: From the Peninsula to the Ross Sea & Beyond, January 18, 2023
A group of Adelie penguins porpoising along as they move back and forth from feeding areas. This behavior can increase their speed, as well as giving them the opportunity to breath as they travel! —Rich Kirchner, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Fernandina Island, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape, January 18, 2023
Male marine iguana. During their breeding season, the iguanas turn green and red. —Ixora Berdonces, Naturalist
Coulman Island, Ross Sea, Antarctica
Epic Antarctica: From the Peninsula to the Ross Sea & Beyond, January 20, 2023
South Polar skuas. —Sue Forbes, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Barrientos Island, Antarctica
Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent, January 20, 2023
A chinstrap penguin acting like the “king of the hill” on Barrientos Island. —David Huang, Naturalist/Expedition Diver
Macquarie Island, Australia
Epic Antarctica: From the Peninsula to the Ross Sea & Beyond, January 25, 2023
King penguins at the side gate. —Marylou Blakeslee, Naturalist
