We started our first true expedition day by exploring Endicott Arm and visiting Dawes Glacier. We observed exceptional calving on both Zodiac tours. It was a typical cold, wet, rainy southeast Alaska day. Our Zodiacs were boarded by some pirates delivering hot cocoa. After our glacial exploration, we enjoyed two presentations in the lounge. As we prepared to begin recap, we ran into about fifteen humpback whales. It was incredible with lots of surface action and feeding. We watched them throughout dinner. It was an amazing day.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 28 May 2025
Endicott Arm, 5/28/2025, National Geographic Sea Lion
- Aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion
- Alaska
Erica Wirth, Naturalist
Erica grew up in a small town outside of Columbus, Ohio where she got her start in environmental education. At the ripe age of fourteen, she began working at the Columbus Zoo in the education department. When she was sixteen, they sent her to study p...
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