Penguins atop a tall iceberg

Exploring Antarctica

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December 30th 2019
An incredibly calm morning sailing ever so slowly in and around Charlotte Bay on the Antarctic Peninsula. About 5 or 6 pods of hump backed whales were visible feeding around the ship. We witnessed them making bubble curtains where they swim in a tight circle releasing air bubbles which traps the krill and then they scoop it up and eat it. Circles are left on the surface of the water. The whales ma ... read more

Antarctica » Antarctica

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Speculation over the existence of a "southern land" was not confirmed until the early 1820s when British and American commercial operators and British and Russian national expeditions began exploring the Antarctic Peninsula region and other areas sou... ... read more