The magnificent Southern Ocean look stunning under the sun this morning. The fog and mist of yesterday faded during the night to reveal the intense, deep blue of these waters. A large variety of the many seabirds that live here were seen during the day by avid observers, either from the cozy bridge of the National Geographic Explorer or, for the more adventurous, the outer decks. Several lectures and environmental considerations were presented to introduce us to South Georgia in preparation for our arrival tomorrow.