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26 Jan 2024

Photos of the Week, January 26, 2024

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Antarctic wildlife was ready for its close-up this week—charismatic Weddell seals and leopard seals were among the models who struck poses for our field staff. Our photos from the field also included spectacular sunrises and sunsets in Baja California and adventures in New Zealand's Abel Tasman National Park. Get Inspired By Photos, Videos, Webinars, Stories, And Exclusive Offers. Sign Up

Cape Crozier, Antarctica

Epic Antarctica: From the Peninsula to the Ross Sea & Beyond, January 15, 2024

Leopard seal at Cape Crozier. —Gabriela Roldan, Naturalist

Berthelot Islands, Antarctica

Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent, January 18, 2024

National Geographic Resolution in the Berthelot Islands with a Weddell seal in the foreground. —Kevin Rattue, Naturalist

Canal de Soledad, Baja California

Wild Baja California Escape: The Whales of Magdalena Bay, January 18, 2024

We soaked up our time exploring the sand dunes of Isla Magdalena this afternoon. We followed the coyote tracks among the dunes. —Gemina Garland-Lewis, Naturalist/CPI

Puerto Magdalena, Baja California

A Southern Migration: From the Channel Islands to Baja California, January 19, 2024

National Geographic Sea Lion at sunset. —Frankie Wilton, Naturalist

Magdalena Bay, Baja California

Wild Baja California Escape: The Whales of Magdalena Bay, January 19, 2024

Tonight’s electric sunset, taken from National Geographic Sea Bird. —Kimberly Wood

Ulva Island, New Zealand

Coastal New Zealand: Scenic Fjords, Māori History, and Abundant Wildlife, January 19, 2024

Red-crowned parakeet. —Javier Cotin, Naturalist

Cape Russell, Antarctica

Epic Antarctica: From the Peninsula to the Ross Sea & Beyond, January 20, 2024

A curious Adélie penguin peeking over the sharp and high edges of the ice shelf at Cape Russell. —Anne Hedlund, Undersea Specialist

Astrolabe Island, Antarctica

Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent, January 22, 2024

A Weddell seal rears up in response to the arrival of another seal on its small beach at Astrolabe Island. —Justin Hofman, Undersea Specialist

El Barril, Baja California

Wild Baja California Escape: The Whales of Magdalena Bay, January 23, 2024

Exploring the mangrove forest of el Barril. —Gemina Garland-Lewis, Naturalist/CPI

San Cristobal Island, Galápagos

Wild Galápagos Escape , January 23, 2024

National Geographic Islander II circumnavigates the iconic Kicker Rock at sunset. —Vanessa Gallo, Naturalist

Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand

Coastal New Zealand: Scenic Fjords, Māori History, and Abundant Wildlife, January 25, 2024

Kayaking in Anchorage Bay by National Geographic Orion. —Rich Reid, National Geographic Photography Expert