Today, National Geographic Sea Lion was en route to the Inian Islands in the morning. In the Icy Strait, we searched for wildlife along the way. We came across humpback whales. We anchored and put our Zodiacs in the water to explore. Anchored at Cross Sound, the Inian Islands sit at the confluence of Cross Sound and the Pacific Ocean. Taking a tour of the islands, we discovered abundant life at this intersection. In the evening, we visited the Tideline Institute. Zack Brown, the founder, gave a tour alongside a bonfire.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 21 Jun 2022
Inian Islands, 6/21/2022, National Geographic Sea Lion
- Aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion
- Alaska
Zach Brown, Naturalist
Zach Brown grew up surrounded by the wilderness of Southeast Alaska. With parents in the National Park Service, Zach had ample opportunity to explore Glacier Bay and the Tongass National Forest as a boy. These experiences gave him a lasting love of...
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