Today we explored Genovesa Island. This northern island is washed by the Panama current, which provokes higher temperatures of the water which was apparent when one felt it. We observed red-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, frigatebirds, and many other seabirds in large numbers. It was such a privilege to finish our week exploring a wonderful place like Genovesa Island.
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- 14 Dec 2024
Genovesa Island, 12/14/2024, National Geographic Islander II
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Javier Carrion, Naturalist
Javier grew up on Santa Cruz island where his grandparents first arrived in the 1940´s. Veritable pioneers, his grandparents settled in the highlands where they found a place to raise their children.
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