Emperor penguin, in splendid isolation. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
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Emperor penguin, in splendid isolation. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Emperor penguin, in splendid isolation. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Baby seal rests on its side in the snow. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Baby seal rests on its side in the snow. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Mount Erebus in background. Little Razorback (left) and Big Razorback (right) islands are sites of seal colonies. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Mount Erebus in background. Little Razorback (left) and Big Razorback (right) islands are sites of seal colonies. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Mount Erebus in background of Inaccessible Island. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Mount Erebus in background of Inaccessible Island. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Mount Erebus in background of Inaccessible Island. Seals can be seen in distance at the base of the island. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Mount Erebus in background of Inaccessible Island. Seals can be seen in distance at the base of the island. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Mount Erebus in background of Inaccessible Island. Seals can be seen in distance at the base of the island. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Mount Erebus in background of Inaccessible Island. Seals can be seen in distance at the base of the island. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Photo by USGS scientist William A Link at Erebus Bay, Antarctica. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Photo by USGS scientist William A Link at Erebus Bay, Antarctica. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Seals rest near Erebus Bay, Antarctica. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Seals rest near Erebus Bay, Antarctica. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Photo by USGS scientist William A Link at Erebus Bay, Antarctica. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Photo by USGS scientist William A Link at Erebus Bay, Antarctica. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Terminus of Mt. Erebus glacial tongue. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Terminus of Mt. Erebus glacial tongue. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Aerial photo of field camp, 12 miles from McMurdo station. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Aerial photo of field camp, 12 miles from McMurdo station. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Photo by USGS scientist William A Link at Erebus Bay, Antarctica. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Photo by USGS scientist William A Link at Erebus Bay, Antarctica. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Two seals in swimming lessons. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Two seals in swimming lessons. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Baby seal rests on its side in the snow. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Baby seal rests on its side in the snow. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
USGS Scientists Sarah Davis, Taylor Mills, and David Naftz collect soil samples near the Pinenut uranium mine. Mine features visible in the background include the gray ore stockpile at the far left, the head frame used to access the underground mine workings at mid left, and the detention pond containing all water produced on the mine site on the right.
USGS Scientists Sarah Davis, Taylor Mills, and David Naftz collect soil samples near the Pinenut uranium mine. Mine features visible in the background include the gray ore stockpile at the far left, the head frame used to access the underground mine workings at mid left, and the detention pond containing all water produced on the mine site on the right.
A newly tagged pup rests with its mom. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
A newly tagged pup rests with its mom. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
A newly tagged pup rests in the snow with its mom. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
A newly tagged pup rests in the snow with its mom. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Technician recording seals' tag information in field notebook and portable computer. Cold!
Photo by USGS scientist William A Link at Erebus Bay, Antarctica. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Technician recording seals' tag information in field notebook and portable computer. Cold!
Photo by USGS scientist William A Link at Erebus Bay, Antarctica. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Pup rests in the snow. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Pup rests in the snow. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Young pup's lanugo fur makes a soft pillow for mom.
Photo by USGS scientist William A Link at Erebus Bay, Antarctica. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Young pup's lanugo fur makes a soft pillow for mom.
Photo by USGS scientist William A Link at Erebus Bay, Antarctica. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Mount Erebus in background of Inaccessible Island. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.
Mount Erebus in background of Inaccessible Island. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.