Photos of the Week, March 1, 2024

This week's photos from the field include fuzzy seal pups in Antarctica, beautiful skies in Baja California and the Galápagos Islands, and a meeting of sister ships National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution. Get Inspired By Photos, Videos, Webinars, Stories, And Exclusive Offers. Sign Up

Iles des Saintes, Guadeloupe

Sailing the Caribbean aboard Sea Cloud, February 19, 2024

Dawn breaks over the bay as Sea Cloud sits at anchor. —Andrew Peacock, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor

Magdalena Bay, Baja California

Wild Baja California Escape: The Whales of Magdalena Bay, February 20, 2024

A beautiful Baja California sunset. —Kimberly Wood, Naturalist

Belluda Creek, Peru

Upper Amazon Aboard the Delfin II, February 21, 2024

Saddle-back tamarin curiously watching us! —Juan Carlos Avila, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor

Bahia Almejas, Baja California

Wild Baja California Escape: The Whales of Magdalena Bay, February 22, 2024

A ‘rainblow’. —Jim Coyer, Undersea Specialist

Bartolome, Galápagos

Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, February 22, 2024

A lovely sunrise at Bartolome Island. —Cristian Villaroel, Naturaliast

Jenny Island, Antarctica

Epic Antarctica: From the Peninsula to the Ross Sea & Beyond, February 22, 2024

Antarctic fur seals bask in the sunshine ashore at Jenny Island. —Jamie Coleman, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor

Gamboa, Panama

Costa Rica and the Panama Canal, February 23, 2024

We found a Choco screech owl sleeping as we walked the trails of the Rainforest Discovery Center. —Isabel Salas Vindas, Naturalist (Photo by Jose Perez)

Lemaire Channel, Antarctica

Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands, February 23, 2024

Doing a double take as our sister ship pulls alongside us in the Lemaire Channel. —Gail Ashton, Undersea Specialist

Neko Harbor, Antarctica

Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands, February 24, 2024

Several leopard seals were hauled out on the ice, and we saw one actively searching for penguin prey amongst the brash ice. We also saw an elephant seal along the shore and Weddell and fur seals on the ice. —Rob Edwards, Naturalist

North Seymour Island, Galápagos

Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, February 25, 2024

Flamingos are not native to the Galápagos Islands but can occasionally be spotted in the brackish lagoons. These elegant birds are known for their vibrant pink plumage and long, slender necks. While not as commonly seen as other species in the Galápagos, such as blue-footed boobies or sea lions, flamingos are indeed the favorite of many. —Anahí Concari, Naturalist