Alaskan landscapes, Amazonian wildlife, and the French Polynesian undersea were among the highlights of the photos sent in by our field staff this week.
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Puerto Ayora, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape, May 8, 2023
A Galápagos sea lion greets us at the dock as we disembark on Santa Cruz. —José Guerrero, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Endicott Arm, Alaska
Treasures of theInside Passage:Alaska andBritish Columbia, May 9, 2023
Expedition leader John Mitchell and a group of guests are framed by an iceberg as they cruise. —Ivan Vasquez, Video Chronicler
Haida Gwaii, British Columbia
A Remarkable Journeyto Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii, May 10, 2023
Before any of us were planning on being awake, our diligent expedition leader surprised us with an announcement at 1:30 a.m.: a chance opportunity to see the aurora borealis. While the forecast wasn’t strong, iPhone Night Mode managed to capture a glimpse of the natural phenomenon. —Brooke Jackson, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Ucayali River, Peru
Upper Amazon Aboard the Delfin II, May 10, 2023
On the second skiff ride, we enjoyed a close encounter with a juvenile male sloth. —Aaron Raymond, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Treasures of theInside Passage:Alaska andBritish Columbia, May 11, 2023
A male surf scoter taking off. —Jesse Humbert, Naturalist
Wrangell Narrows, Alaska
A Remarkable Journeyto Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii, May 11, 2023
Bald eagles on a navigational marker in the Wrangell Narrows in Southeast Alaska. —Rich Reid, National Geographic Photography Expert
Johnstone Strait, Alaska
Treasures of theInside Passage:Alaska andBritish Columbia, May 12, 2023
We awoke to stunning British Columbia scenery with layers of mountains rising above the islands while we cruised along Johnstone Strait. —Bryan Holliday, Naturalist
Bartolome Islet, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape, May 13, 2023
Sunrise at Bartolome Islet. —Salvador Cazar, Naturalist
Grenville Channel, British Columbia
Treasures of theInside Passage:Alaska andBritish Columbia, May 14, 2023
Verdant vistas emerged around every corner, a clear illustration that we are in evergreen country. —Zoey Greenberg, Naturalist (Photo by Bryan Holliday)
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
A Remarkable Journeyto Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii, May 14, 2023
Sea lions hauled out on South Marble Island with the gorgeous Fairweather Range in the background. —Shayne Sanders, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Misty Fjords National Monument, Alaska
Treasures of theInside Passage:Alaska andBritish Columbia, May 15, 2023
Snowpack from the previous winter is still present. I’m curious how long this snowpack will hold as the summer heat continues. —Kimberly Wood, Naturalist
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