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Mcmurdo Station

An icefish off the coast of Antarctica. Its body and blood is translucent. This image has been identified as one of the best pictures on Wikipedia. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons Deep Sea Creatures, Weird Creatures, Deep Sea Fishing, Ice Fishing, Transparent Fish, Bizarre Animals, Rare Animals, Weird Fish, Underwater Creatures

Deep Sea Creatures

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Deep Sea Fishing

Transparent Fish

Bizarre Animals

Underwater Creatures

An icefish off the coast of Antarctica. Its body and blood is translucent. This image has been identified as one of the best pictures on Wikipedia. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons

A natural arch in a glacier at Norsel Point, Anvers Island, Antarctica. Octopus Species, Travel Around The World, Around The Worlds, Alaska, Antarctica Cruise, Antarctica News, Wanderlust, Southern Ocean, Sea Level Rise

Octopus Species

Travel Around The World

Around The Worlds

Antarctica Cruise

Antarctica News

A natural arch in a glacier at Norsel Point, Anvers Island, Antarctica.

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Native American Proverb

International Holidays

Challenges And Opportunities

Sea Ice Off Arctic Refuge Coastal Plain

Dug Coons, research diver, reaches out to a jelly fish while diving in McMurdo Sound. The salt water remains at -1.5 degrees C, which minimizes the length of time divers can remain under the sea ice to about 40 minutes. Tide Pools, Manatee, Underwater Photography, Antarctica, Jellyfish, Photo Library, Snorkeling, Diver

Underwater Photography

Dug Coons, research diver, reaches out to a jelly fish while diving in McMurdo Sound. The salt water remains at -1.5 degrees C, which minimizes the length of time divers can remain under the sea ice to about 40 minutes.

Diplasterias burcei, or star fish, can be found throughout the waters near Antarctica. This photo was taken under 5 meters of sea ice in McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. Invertebrates, Oceans, Sound, Creatures, Fish, Star

Diplasterias burcei, or star fish, can be found throughout the waters near Antarctica. This photo was taken under 5 meters of sea ice in McMurdo Sound, Antarctica.

Parborlasia corrugatus, or the proboscis worm, is a scavenger that will comb the ocean floor eating sponges, jellyfish, anemones, and fish. This photo was taken in the Ross Sea, Antarctica, under 5 meters of sea ice. Orcas, Velvet Worm, Scariest Monsters, Especie Animal, Shark Bait, Animal Skeletons, Sea Floor, Deep Blue Sea

Scariest Monsters

Animal Skeletons

Parborlasia corrugatus, or the proboscis worm, is a scavenger that will comb the ocean floor eating sponges, jellyfish, anemones, and fish. This photo was taken in the Ross Sea, Antarctica, under 5 meters of sea ice.

A killer whale swims toward Wayne Perryman, who is standing on a piece of ice in McMurdo Sound. Researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Southwest Fisheries Science Center are studying the whales to determine if there are three separate species of Antarctic killer whales. The Antarctic Conservation Act (Public Law 95-541) formalizes U.S. adherence to all Antarctic Treaty conservation rules. Participants must obtain a permit to go into specially protected areas Sea Mammal, Mammals, Noaa, Close Proximity, Marine Biology, Science Center, Killer Whales, Sea Creatures

Close Proximity

A killer whale swims toward Wayne Perryman, who is standing on a piece of ice in McMurdo Sound. Researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Southwest Fisheries Science Center are studying the whales to determine if there are three separate species of Antarctic killer whales. The Antarctic Conservation Act (Public Law 95-541) formalizes U.S. adherence to all Antarctic Treaty conservation rules. Participants must obtain a permit to go into specially protected areas

An Orca whale in the Ross Sea. Orca Whales, Beluga Whale, Le Morse, Big Whale, Porpoise, Cetacean, Oceans Of The World

Oceans Of The World

An Orca whale in the Ross Sea.

Four killer whales swim in McMurdo Sound. Researchers from NOAA Fisheries, Southwest Fisheries Science Center are studying the whales to determine if there are three separate species of Antarctic killer whales. They took aerial photos of the whales, such as this one taken in January 2005, as part of their work. Latina, Whale Facts, Tilikum, Native American Legends, Apex Predator, Aerial Photo, Sea World

Native American Legends

Four killer whales swim in McMurdo Sound. Researchers from NOAA Fisheries, Southwest Fisheries Science Center are studying the whales to determine if there are three separate species of Antarctic killer whales. They took aerial photos of the whales, such as this one taken in January 2005, as part of their work.

A giant petrel in flight near Palmer Station, Anvers Island, Antarctica. Giant petrels are scavengers that feed on carrion, but also fish for krill and squid. Their wingspan can reach 205 cm (81 inches). Penguins And Polar Bears, National Science Foundation, Krill, Far North, Website Images, Paradis, Palmer

Penguins And Polar Bears

National Science Foundation

A giant petrel in flight near Palmer Station, Anvers Island, Antarctica. Giant petrels are scavengers that feed on carrion, but also fish for krill and squid. Their wingspan can reach 205 cm (81 inches).

This jellyfish photo was taken just offshore of McMurdo Station, Ross Island. Jellyfish Pictures, Ocean Pictures, Weird Pictures, Pictures Images, Free Images, Types Of Jellyfish, Jellyfish Species, Jellyfish Facts, Jellyfish Light

Jellyfish Pictures

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This jellyfish photo was taken just offshore of McMurdo Station, Ross Island.

The southern elephant seal is the largest seal in the world. Males will reach 4.5 meters (14.5 feet) and females will reach 2.8 meters (11 feet) in length. Elephant Seal, Illustrations, Research Projects, Walrus, The Wonders

Research Projects

The southern elephant seal is the largest seal in the world. Males will reach 4.5 meters (14.5 feet) and females will reach 2.8 meters (11 feet) in length.

The royal albatross breeds on remote islands around New Zealand. This photo was taken on Campbell Island Endangered Species Project, Albatross, Wild Birds, Love Birds, Baby Animals, Breeds, Wildlife

Endangered Species Project

The royal albatross breeds on remote islands around New Zealand. This photo was taken on Campbell Island

Gentoo penguins watch the Research Vessel LAURENCE M. GOULD near Petermann Island. The GOULD is one of two research vessels operated by the National Science Foundation. Tow Boat, Pontoon Boat, Madrid, Gentoo Penguin, Les Continents, Paddle Boat, See Videos, River Boat

Gentoo penguins watch the Research Vessel LAURENCE M. GOULD near Petermann Island. The GOULD is one of two research vessels operated by the National Science Foundation.

A humpback whale near Palmer Station. Humpback Whale, Inuit, South, Adventure

A humpback whale near Palmer Station.

Emperor penguin courtship involves trumpeting and bonding of pairs. They breed on sea-ice and most eggs are laid in May-June after which the male takes responsibility for the entire 62-66 days of incubation while the female is at sea finding food. Beautiful Birds, Animals Beautiful, Gorgeous, Penguin Wallpaper, Penguin Awareness Day, Cute Animals, Funny Animals, Animals Kissing

Beautiful Birds

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Penguin Wallpaper

Penguin Awareness Day

Animals Kissing

Emperor penguin courtship involves trumpeting and bonding of pairs. They breed on sea-ice and most eggs are laid in May-June after which the male takes responsibility for the entire 62-66 days of incubation while the female is at sea finding food.

Crabeater seals on an ice floe near Palmer Station, Antarctica. Stark Beauty, Wild Life, Seals

Crabeater seals on an ice floe near Palmer Station, Antarctica.

Cormorants or Blue-eyed shags are members of a large family of some 30 species living along the antarctic coastline. Two or three eggs are laid between October and January. Bird Pictures, Sea Birds, Large Family, Flocking, Polar, Butterflies, Species

Cormorants or Blue-eyed shags are members of a large family of some 30 species living along the antarctic coastline. Two or three eggs are laid between October and January.

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Three Dimensional

A snowy sheathbill near Palmer Station. Snowy, Penguin, Reference

A snowy sheathbill near Palmer Station.

Leopard seals will reach almost 3 m (11 ft) in length and can weigh up to 367 kg (809 lb). Leopard Seal, Weigh, Outdoor, Outdoors, Seal

Leopard seals will reach almost 3 m (11 ft) in length and can weigh up to 367 kg (809 lb).

A skua bird at Cape Royds, Ross Island. Skuas are predatory birds, much like seagulls. Ross Island, Seagull, Cape, Birds, Animals, Mantle

A skua bird at Cape Royds, Ross Island. Skuas are predatory birds, much like seagulls.

A spring storm at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station brought record-breaking wind gusts of 58 mph on September 27. This photo was taken on September 21. Wind Gust, John Kerry, Electronic Media, Wind Turbine, September 21, Scott

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A spring storm at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station brought record-breaking wind gusts of 58 mph on September 27. This photo was taken on September 21.

Jackass or African Penguin. This flightless seabird is found nowhere in the world except off the coast of southern Africa, thus making it endemic to this area. It breeds on 24 offshore islands between Namibia and Port Elizabeth, including Dassen, Dyer, Jutten and Robben Island in the Western Cape region of South Africa and Boulders Beach and Betty's Bay near Cape Town. Nesting on the mainland is unusual for jackass penguins because they are ground-nesting birds and are vulnerable to the many predators on the mainland. Cute Endangered Animals, Extinct Animals, Endangered Species, Amazing Animal Pictures, African Penguin, Boulder Beach, Robben, Southern Africa

Cute Endangered Animals

Extinct Animals

Endangered Species

Amazing Animal Pictures

African Penguin

Southern Africa

Jackass or African Penguin. This flightless seabird is found nowhere in the world except off the coast of southern Africa, thus making it endemic to this area. It breeds on 24 offshore islands between Namibia and Port Elizabeth, including Dassen, Dyer, Jutten and Robben Island in the Western Cape region of South Africa and Boulders Beach and Betty's Bay near Cape Town. Nesting on the mainland is unusual for jackass penguins because they are ground-nesting birds and are vulnerable to the many predators on the mainland.

A jellyfish under the Ross Sea ice. Giant Jellyfish, Jellyfish Drawing, Jellyfish Aquarium, Crocheted Jellyfish, Medusa, Jellyfish Decorations, Science And Nature, Earth Science

Giant Jellyfish

Jellyfish Drawing

Jellyfish Aquarium

Crocheted Jellyfish

Jellyfish Decorations

Science And Nature

A jellyfish under the Ross Sea ice.