Photos of the Week, September 20, 2024

Saint Pierre, France

The Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland, September 13, 2024

A galaxy of northern sea stars underwater at Saint Pierre. —Maya Santangelo, Undersea Specialist

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At Sea, British Columbia

Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia, September 15, 2024

Today started in the middle of the night with a call from expedition leader Shawn Lucas, gently waking us up to come on deck to see the Northern Lights. The kaleidoscope of colors in the night sky was the first reminder of how small we are on this planet. —Amy Venema, Naturalist

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Floreana Island, Galápagos

Exploring Galápagos: One Week Sailing the Islands, September 16, 2024

Juvenile American flamingos wander from their nest as they fledge and look for sustenance along the shallows of Cormorant Point. —Jason Heilmann, Undersea Specialist

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Alert Bay, British Columbia

Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia, September 17, 2024

A family of river otters (Lontra canadensis). —Phil Chaon, Naturalist

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Piran, Slovenia

Coastal Gems of Croatia and Slovenia aboard Sea Cloud II, September 18, 2024

Beautiful sunset in city of Piran on our way back from Ljubljana. —Zrinka Šapro

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Desolation Sound, British Columbia

Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia, September 18, 2024

A great blue heron takes flight. —Nathan Kelley, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor

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Santa Fe Island, Galápagos

Wild Galápagos Escape, September 19, 2024

Sea lions are the most charismatic animals in the Galápagos Archipelago, and sure they remind us of our dogs as they have very cute large eyes. —Adriana Aguirre, Naturalist

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Gyeongju, South Korea

Coastal Japan: Imperial Dynasties and Modern Culture , September 19, 2024

Sunset as we departed. —Giulia Ciampini, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor

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Semarang, Indonesia

Jewels of the Java Sea: An Exploration Between Bali and Singapore, September 19, 2024

As the first light of dawn painted the sky with a soft orange glow, the ship docked in the bustling port of Semarang, Indonesia. Our arrival was met with a warm welcome, including a mesmerizing performance of traditional dancers. Among them were performers donning the iconic lion-headed headdress adorned with peacock feathers. Incredibly, these intricate pieces can weigh up to 60 kilograms and are held in place by biting down on a specialized wooden grip. —Heather Denham, Naturalist/Expedition Diver

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