Photos of the Week, September 13, 2024
Our ships in the far north are just wrapping up their 2024 season, but Arctic landscapes and Alaskan wildlife were among the most spectacular images captured by our field staff this week.
Inian Islands, Alaska
Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness, September 5, 2024
Due to the strong upwelling currents in the area, we sometimes encounter fish that normally live in the depths. Those fish, like this rockfish, are shot up towards the surface, and shortly after, the wildlife come for an easy meal. —Nathan Kelley, Naturalist
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Yarapa River, Peru
Upper Amazon Aboard the Delfin II, September 6, 2024
A female Amazon kingfisher was perched close to our skiff, allowing us to take great pictures. —Anahi Concari, Naturalist
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Ellesmere Island, Nunavut
High Arctic Archipelago: Canada and Greenland, September 6, 2024
Alexandra Inlet, part of the large Buchanan Bay on the southeast coast of Ellesmere Island, Nunavut. —Carlos Navarro, Undersea Specialist
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Nismeni Point, Alaska
Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness, September 7, 2024
Mist hanging over the expansive tide pools at Nismeni Point. —Kyle Bowman, Naturalist
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Genovesa, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape (7-Day), September 7, 2024
A juvenile great frigatebird preens some brand-new feathers! —Felipe Wittmer Naranjo, Naturalist
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Petersburg, Alaska
A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii, September 7, 2024
When the cannery in Petersburg releases its leftovers after processing, the gulls arrive for a mass feeding. —Bryan Holliday, Naturalist
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Qaanaaq, Greenland
High Arctic Archipelago: Canada and Greenland, September 7, 2024
Icebergs outside Qaanaaq glow during sunrise. —Jon Fuhrmann, Naturalist
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Haines, Alaska
A Journey from Nome to Tokyo: Ring of Fire to Ainu Culture, September 8, 2024
Bald eagles are often seen in great numbers along the glacial Chilkat River. —Alberto Montaudon, Naturalist
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Inian Islands, Alaska
Wild Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands & Tracy Arm Fjord, September 9, 2024
Two humpback whales breach in unison during an incredible display of activity this morning in Idaho Inlet. At first the whales seemed rather lethargic and then in the blink of an eye they were breaching. Everyone on board agreed it was worth the early wakeup call today! —Gemina Garland-Lewis, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Tagus Cove, Galápagos
Exploring Galápagos: One Week Sailing the Islands, September 10, 2024
Watching a sea turtle swimming slowly and obliviously while snorkeling is an unreal experience that connects us to these captivating animals. —Ramiro Adrian, Naturalist
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Terra Nova National Park, Newfoundland
Fabled Lands Of The North: Greenland to Newfoundland, September 11, 2024
A double rainbow is always a good omen. —Sue Forbes, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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