We abandoned the ship and hopped aboard our small Zodiacs to explore the winding maze of small, uncharted channels of Puerto Profundo. Good thing we remembered to pack our “good weather luck” this morning! We enjoyed a still day with clear skies out on the water. What was once a land mass being carved by flowing ice is now a marine channel with a bountiful kelp forest. Back aboard our current home, National Geographic Resolution, we scuttled to the outer decks to watch our bridge team meticulously and flawlessly pass through Kirke Narrows. It was nice to see the ship in her element.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 19 Nov 2023
Puerto Profundo and Kirke Narrows, Chilean Fjords, 11/19/2023, National Geographic Resolution
- Aboard the National Geographic Resolution
- Antarctica
Shaylyn Potter, Undersea Specialist
Shaylyn’s deep-rooted connection with the outdoors began early in life amid the beauty of small-town Oregon. From her childhood spent camping under the stars to the countless hours collecting insects and exploring streams, her formative years ignited...
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