This week's photos from the field included spectacular landscapes in Alaska and Svalbard, a glimpse of the undersea off the coast of remote Pacific islands, and a meetup with locals in Fiji.
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Spitzbergen, Svalbard, Norway
Svalbard, Iceland, and Greenland's East Coast, June 23, 2023
This morning, we separated for long, medium, and short hikes, and we also observed an old polar bear trapper’s hut. —Jeff Litton, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Faioa Islet, Wallis and Futuna
Fiji and Tahiti Adventure: Vibrant Reefs and Cultural History, June 24, 2023
The clear waters surrounding the islet allowed guests to enjoy the underwater world of Wallis. —Cristian Moreno, Undersea Specialist
Spitzbergen, Svalbard, Norway
Land Of The Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration Of Arctic Svalbard, June 24, 2023
Curious polar bear checks out National Geographic Endurance. —Mark Vogler, Historian
Endicott Arm, Alaska
Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness, June 24, 2023
Brave souls accepted the challenge of the ‘Polar Plunge’ and leapt into the frigid, deep water. They returned refreshed, to say the least. —Kimberly Baldwin, Naturalist
Taveuni, Fiji
Fiji and Tahiti Adventure: Vibrant Reefs and Cultural History, June 26, 2023
Girls from the village school were excited to perform for us today, and it was clearly a lot of fun for the parents, too, as they gathered to sing and watch. —Andrew Peacock, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska
Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness, June 26, 2023
A massive, deep blue iceberg takes center stage, while an expedition Zodiac appears small in comparison. The impressive size and vibrant color of the iceberg were breathtaking. —Jamie Ramsdell, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Petersburg, Alaska
Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness, June 27, 2023
Sandy Beach, Petersburg. —Amy Malkoski, Undersea Specialist
Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland
Ancient Isles: England, Ireland, and Scotland, June 28, 2023
A visiting sheep enjoys the views at Hermaness in Unst, Shetlands. —Matthew Whyte, Historian
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