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Antarctica Photo Library | Killer whales, Whale, Orca
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An Orca whale in the Ross Sea.
Antarctic Photo Library: Images of Antarctica | Antarctica, Penguins, Photo library
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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.
The blood of an icefish isn’t red. Instead, its blood runs white. | Derin deniz yaratıkları, Garip hayvanlar, Hayvan
EarthSky | Antarctic icefish have translucent bodies and blood
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. | Blu
Multimedia Gallery - Natural arch in Glacier | NSF
A natural arch in a glacier at Norsel Point, Anvers Island, Antarctica.
A killer whale swims toward Wayne Perryman, who is standing on a piece of ice in McMurdo Sound. Researchers from the Na… | Science center, Killer whales, Sea mammal
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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
A giant petrel in flight near Palmer Station, Anvers Island, Antarctica. Giant petrels are scavengers that feed on carri… | Anvers island, Antarctica, Photo library
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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).
Sea Ice Off Arctic Refuge Coastal Plain | Arctic sea, Arctic, Sea ice
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Sea Ice Off Arctic Refuge Coastal Plain
Antarctic Photo Library: Images of Antarctica | Killer whales, Whale, Orca
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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.
Antarctic Photo Library: Images of Antarctica with Royal Albatross
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The royal albatross breeds on remote islands around New Zealand. This photo was taken on Campbell Island
Star Fish in the Icy Waters of Antarctica
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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.
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Humpback Whale near Palmer Station
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A humpback whale near Palmer Station.
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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.
This jellyfish photo was taken just offshore of McMurdo Station, Ross Island. | Quallen arten, Antarktika, Quallen
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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 fem… | Elephant seal, Elephant, National science foundation
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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.
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