Today we had a wonderful time exploring Genovesa. The island is home to a seabird colony and an abundance of wildlife. Red-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, herons, and frigates are among the highlights, and today we had close encounters with species that are less common.
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- 29 Nov 2024
Genovesa Island, 11/29/2024, National Geographic Endeavour II
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Anahí Concari, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Anahí grew up in a small house by the beach in the Galápagos Islands. Along with her best friend, she used to wander during the days around mangrove trees, becoming a different animal every day. She used to camp on solitary beaches, snorkel with shar...
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