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  • Deception Island, Antarctica, Jan. 5, 2007 - A colony of chinstrap penguins, numbering somewhere around 80,000 at Baliey Head on Deception Island. As the waters around Antarctica have warmed, these warm climate penguins have increased in population over the cold climate species. Antarctica is home to five of the world's 17 different species of penguins. Though climate reports suggest that the continent is not warming substantially as a result of global warming, the ocean around it is. In fact the temperature of the Southern Ocean has risen 11 degrees since the 1950's. This has caused a problem for the cold water species of penguin, such as the Emperor and Adelie. They have had to move further south to survive, while warmer climate species, such as Gentoo and Chinstrap have expanded their sizes. While this would seem good news for the Gentoo and Chinstrap, the warming of the waters has caused larger melting of icebergs than previously expected. The flow of fresh water with the salt water under the icebergs are the breeding ground for krill, the primary food for penguins. The increased number of the colonies along with the decrease in food has caused major problems for all of the species. . By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Deception Island, Antarctica, Jan. 5, 2007 - A colony of chinstrap penguins, numbering somewhere around 80,000 at Baliey Head on Deception Island. Scientists have been keeping track of the penguins since the 1950's. As warmer climate penguins, their numbers have increased with the rising of the ocean temperature. Antarctica is home to five of the world's 17 different species of penguins. Though climate reports suggest that the continent is not warming substantially as a result of global warming, the ocean around it is. In fact the temperature of the Southern Ocean has risen 11 degrees since the 1950's. This has caused a problem for the cold water species of penguin, such as the Emperor and Adelie. They have had to move further south to survive, while warmer climate species, such as Gentoo and Chinstrap have expanded their sizes. While this would seem good news for the Gentoo and Chinstrap, the warming of the waters has caused larger melting of icebergs than previously expected. The flow of fresh water with the salt water under the icebergs are the breeding ground for krill, the primary food for penguins. The increased number of the colonies along with the decrease in food has caused major problems for all of the species. . By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Prospect Point, Antarctica, Jan. 10, 2007 - Male Gentoo penguins hop out of the water after a morning swim. The penguin colony's numbers on the island have increased over the last decade. Antarctica is home to five of the world's 17 different species of penguins. Though climate reports suggest that the continent is not warming substantially as a result of global warming, the ocean around it is. In fact the temperature of the Southern Ocean has risen 11 degrees since the 1950's. This has caused a problem for the cold water species of penguin, such as the Emperor and Adelie. They have had to move further south to survive, while warmer climate species, such as Gentoo and Chinstrap have expanded their sizes. While this would seem good news for the Gentoo and Chinstrap, the warming of the waters has caused larger melting of icebergs than previously expected. The flow of fresh water with the salt water under the icebergs are the breeding ground for krill, the primary food for penguins. The increased number of the colonies along with the decrease in food has caused major problems for all of the species. By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Deception Island, Antarctica, Jan. 5, 2007 - The carcass of a dead Chinstrap penguin at Baliey Head on Deception Island. Scientists have been keeping track of the penguins since the 1950's. As warmer climate penguins, their numbers have increased with the rising of the ocean temperature. Antarctica is home to five of the world's 17 different species of penguins. Though climate reports suggest that the continent is not warming substantially as a result of global warming, the ocean around it is. In fact the temperature of the Southern Ocean has risen 11 degrees since the 1950's. This has caused a problem for the cold water species of penguin, such as the Emperor and Adelie. They have had to move further south to survive, while warmer climate species, such as Gentoo and Chinstrap have expanded their sizes. While this would seem good news for the Gentoo and Chinstrap, the warming of the waters has caused larger melting of icebergs than previously expected. The flow of fresh water with the salt water under the icebergs are the breeding ground for krill, the primary food for penguins. The increased number of the colonies along with the decrease in food has caused major problems for all of the species. By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Prospect Point, Antarctica, Jan. 10, 2007 - A female Gentoo penguin fends off encroaching male penguins from her nest high on a ridge. The peunguins try to nest in high remote areas fro protection from predators as well as nest stealing penguins. Antarctica is home to five of the world's 17 different species of penguins. Though climate reports suggest that the continent is not warming substantially as a result of global warming, the ocean around it is. In fact the temperature of the Southern Ocean has risen 11 degrees since the 1950's. This has caused a problem for the cold water species of penguin, such as the Emperor and Adelie. They have had to move further south to survive, while warmer climate species, such as Gentoo and Chinstrap have expanded their sizes. While this would seem good news for the Gentoo and Chinstrap, the warming of the waters has caused larger melting of icebergs than previously expected. The flow of fresh water with the salt water under the icebergs are the breeding ground for krill, the primary food for penguins. The increased number of the colonies along with the decrease in food has caused major problems for all of the species. By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Prospect Point, Antarctica, Jan. 11, 2007 - A Gentoo penguin swims through the water in search of food. Antarctica is home to five of the world's 17 different species of penguins. Though climate reports suggest that the continent is not warming substantially as a result of global warming, the ocean around it is. In fact the temperature of the Southern Ocean has risen 11 degrees since the 1950's. This has caused a problem for the cold water species of penguin, such as the Emperor and Adelie. They have had to move further south to survive, while warmer climate species, such as Gentoo and Chinstrap have expanded their sizes. While this would seem good news for the Gentoo and Chinstrap, the warming of the waters has caused larger melting of icebergs than previously expected. The flow of fresh water with the salt water under the icebergs are the breeding ground for krill, the primary food for penguins. The increased number of the colonies along with the decrease in food has caused major problems for all of the species. By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Port Lockroy, Antarctica, Jan. 11, 2007 - A flock of Gentoo penguin flock at Port Lockroy, the last settlement of the British claim of Antarctica. Seven nations have claimed the continent for their own, with the British hoping to secure legitimacy by adding the first post office. The continent of Antarctica is has no indigenous people, no permanent inhabitants and is not the sovereign territory of any nation. It does however have politics. It is governed by an international agreement known as the Antarctic Treaty, which has been signed by 45 countries. The treaty stipulates that the continent can only be used for scientific research, which must be shared. Until, the mid 1980's the only visitors were scientists. By the mid 90's the number of tourists surpassed the number of scientists. In the 2005-06 season that number jumped to nearly 30,000. Currently there are few restrictions of the number of visitors, with most tour companies also supporting research. Lindblad/National Geographic Tour is one of those companies. The tourism finances the research arm of the company and allows for a meaningful opportunity to educate travelers about the many aspects of this valuable ecosystem. . By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Deception Island, Antarctica, Jan. 5, 2007 - A view of the National Geographic Endeavor inside the caldera of Deception Island. An active volcano, it was last active in 1970. The continent of Antarctica is has no indigenous people, no permanent inhabitants and is not the sovereign territory of any nation. It does however have politics. It is governed by an international agreement known as the Antarctic Treaty, which has been signed by 45 countries. The treaty stipulates that the continent can only be used for scientific research, which must be shared. Until, the mid 1980's the only visitors were scientists. By the mid 90's the number of tourists surpassed the number of scientists. In the 2005-06 season that number jumped to nearly 30,000. Currently there are few restrictions of the number of visitors, with most tour companies also supporting research. Lindblad/National Geographic Tour is one of those companies. The tourism finances the research arm of the company and allows for a meaningful opportunity to educate travelers about the many aspects of this valuable ecosystem. By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Deception Island, Antarctica, Jan. 5, 2007 - A view of an old whale processing plant on Deception Island. The continent of Antarctica is has no indigenous people, no permanent inhabitants and is not the sovereign territory of any nation. It does however have politics. It is governed by an international agreement known as the Antarctic Treaty, which has been signed by 45 countries. The treaty stipulates that the continent can only be used for scientific research, which must be shared. Until, the mid 1980's the only visitors were scientists. By the mid 90's the number of tourists surpassed the number of scientists. In the 2005-06 season that number jumped to nearly 30,000. Currently there are few restrictions of the number of visitors, with most tour companies also supporting research. Lindblad/National Geographic Tour is one of those companies. The tourism finances the research arm of the company and allows for a meaningful opportunity to educate travelers about the many aspects of this valuable ecosystem. . By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Jenny Island, Antarctica, Jan. 7, 2007 - Members of the National Geographic Endeavor prepare Zodiacs for departure for the nearby island. The ship uses the Zodiacs to ferry passengers, crew and naturalists from the ship around the mainland to minimize impact and because there are few possible landings for ships. The continent of Antarctica is has no indigenous people, no permanent inhabitants and is not the sovereign territory of any nation. It does however have politics. It is governed by an international agreement known as the Antarctic Treaty, which has been signed by 45 countries. The treaty stipulates that the continent can only be used for scientific research, which must be shared. Until, the mid 1980's the only visitors were scientists. By the mid 90's the number of tourists surpassed the number of scientists. In the 2005-06 season that number jumped to nearly 30,000. Currently there are few restrictions of the number of visitors, with most tour companies also supporting research. Lindblad/National Geographic Tour is one of those companies. The tourism finances the research arm of the company and allows for a meaningful opportunity to educate travelers about the many aspects of this valuable ecosystem. . By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Prospect Point, Antarctica, Jan. 10, 2007 - Naturalist Pete Paulson, motors his Zodiac around the bay near Prospect Point. In addition to tourism, the ship transports scientists and naturalists who study the many aspects of the continent. The continent of Antarctica is has no indigenous people, no permanent inhabitants and is not the sovereign territory of any nation. It does however have politics. It is governed by an international agreement known as the Antarctic Treaty, which has been signed by 45 countries. The treaty stipulates that the continent can only be used for scientific research, which must be shared. Until, the mid 1980's the only visitors were scientists. By the mid 90's the number of tourists surpassed the number of scientists. In the 2005-06 season that number jumped to nearly 30,000. Currently there are few restrictions of the number of visitors, with most tour companies also supporting research. Lindblad/National Geographic Tour is one of those companies. The tourism finances the research arm of the company and allows for a meaningful opportunity to educate travelers about the many aspects of this valuable ecosystem. . By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Neny Fjord, Antarctica, Jan. 12, 2007 - A National Geographic naturalist standa in the fast ice over Neny Fjord. The sea freezes over during most of the year. The continent of Antarctica is has no indigenous people, no permanent inhabitants and is not the sovereign territory of any nation. It does however have politics. It is governed by an international agreement known as the Antarctic Treaty, which has been signed by 45 countries. The treaty stipulates that the continent can only be used for scientific research, which must be shared. Until, the mid 1980's the only visitors were scientists. By the mid 90's the number of tourists surpassed the number of scientists. In the 2005-06 season that number jumped to nearly 30,000. Currently there are few restrictions of the number of visitors, with most tour companies also supporting research. Lindblad/National Geographic Tour is one of those companies. The tourism finances the research arm of the company and allows for a meaningful opportunity to educate travelers about the many aspects of this valuable ecosystem. . By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Neny Fjord, Antarctica, Jan. 7, 2007 - A view if the icy waters in Marguerite Bay on just south of the Antarctic Circle. Though the ice fields on the continent have not changed dramatically, the temperatures in the South Sea surrounding Antarctica hace risen 11 degrees in the last fifty years causing many glaciers and icebergs to melt beyond recovery. The continent of Antarctica is has no indigenous people, no permanent inhabitants and is not the sovereign territory of any nation. It does however have politics. It is governed by an international agreement known as the Antarctic Treaty, which has been signed by 45 countries. The treaty stipulates that the continent can only be used for scientific research, which must be shared. Until, the mid 1980's the only visitors were scientists. . By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Neny Fjord, Antarctica, Jan. 12, 2007 - An Adelie penguin stands on the fast ice over Neny Fjord. The cold climate penguin has been forced further south due to global warming. 6Antarctica is home to five of the world's 17 different species of penguins. Though climate reports suggest that the continent is not warming substantially as a result of global warming, the ocean around it is. In fact the temperature of the Southern Ocean has risen 11 degrees since the 1950's. This has caused a problem for the cold water species of penguin, such as the Emperor and Adelie. They have had to move further south to survive, while warmer climate species, such as Gentoo and Chinstrap have expanded their sizes. While this would seem good news for the Gentoo and Chinstrap, the warming of the waters has caused larger melting of icebergs than previously expected. The flow of fresh water with the salt water under the icebergs are the breeding ground for krill, the primary food for penguins. The increased number of the colonies along with the decrease in food has caused major problems for all of the species. By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Prospect Point, Antarctica, Jan. 10, 2007 - A Gentoo penguin makes his way through the snow on his way to the ocean. 6Antarctica is home to five of the world's 17 different species of penguins. Though climate reports suggest that the continent is not warming substantially as a result of global warming, the ocean around it is. In fact the temperature of the Southern Ocean has risen 11 degrees since the 1950's. This has caused a problem for the cold water species of penguin, such as the Emperor and Adelie. They have had to move further south to survive, while warmer climate species, such as Gentoo and Chinstrap have expanded their sizes. While this would seem good news for the Gentoo and Chinstrap, the warming of the waters has caused larger melting of icebergs than previously expected. The flow of fresh water with the salt water under the icebergs are the breeding ground for krill, the primary food for penguins. The increased number of the colonies along with the decrease in food has caused major problems for all of the species. By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Prospect Point, Antarctica, Jan. 11, 2007 - A Gentoo penguin mother tends to her offspring. Typically the fathers will fish through out the day, while the mothers protect the young. The fathers regurgitate the catch to the mothers, who then do the same for thier young. Antarctica is home to five of the world's 17 different species of penguins. Though climate reports suggest that the continent is not warming substantially as a result of global warming, the ocean around it is. In fact the temperature of the Southern Ocean has risen 11 degrees since the 1950's. This has caused a problem for the cold water species of penguin, such as the Emperor and Adelie. They have had to move further south to survive, while warmer climate species, such as Gentoo and Chinstrap have expanded their sizes. While this would seem good news for the Gentoo and Chinstrap, the warming of the waters has caused larger melting of icebergs than previously expected. The flow of fresh water with the salt water under the icebergs are the breeding ground for krill, the primary food for penguins. The increased number of the colonies along with the decrease in food has caused major problems for all of the species. By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Holtedahl Bay, Antarctica, Jan. 10, 2007 - A male Gentoo penguin searches the water for leopard seals before heading in. The leopard seal will wait in at the waters edge for the faster penguin. Antarctica is home to five of the world's 17 different species of penguins. Though climate reports suggest that the continent is not warming substantially as a result of global warming, the ocean around it is. In fact the temperature of the Southern Ocean has risen 11 degrees since the 1950's. This has caused a problem for the cold water species of penguin, such as the Emperor and Adelie. They have had to move further south to survive, while warmer climate species, such as Gentoo and Chinstrap have expanded their sizes. While this would seem good news for the Gentoo and Chinstrap, the warming of the waters has caused larger melting of icebergs than previously expected. The flow of fresh water with the salt water under the icebergs are the breeding ground for krill, the primary food for penguins. The increased number of the colonies along with the decrease in food has caused major problems for all of the species. By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Lemaire Channel, Antarctica, Jan. 10, 2007 - A view of the Lemaire Channel from the deck of the National Geographic Endeavor. The size tours are limited in the Antarctic due to both impact on the wildlife and the difficulty of navigating the narrow straits. The continent of Antarctica is has no indigenous people, no permanent inhabitants and is not the sovereign territory of any nation. It does however have politics. It is governed by an international agreement known as the Antarctic Treaty, which has been signed by 45 countries. The treaty stipulates that the continent can only be used for scientific research, which must be shared. Until, the mid 1980's the only visitors were scientists. By the mid 90's the number of tourists surpassed the number of scientists. In the 2005-06 season that number jumped to nearly 30,000. Currently there are few restrictions of the number of visitors, with most tour companies also supporting research. Lindblad/National Geographic Tour is one of those companies. The tourism finances the research arm of the company and allows for a meaningful opportunity to educate travelers about the many aspects of this valuable ecosystem. . By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Lemaire Channel, Antarctica, Jan. 10, 2007 - Leaving the round-the-clock sunshine of Anarctica Circle, a moody feel permeates the view from the National Geographic Endeavor of the Leamire Channel. The continent of Antarctica is has no indigenous people, no permanent inhabitants and is not the sovereign territory of any nation. It does however have politics. It is governed by an international agreement known as the Antarctic Treaty, which has been signed by 45 countries. The treaty stipulates that the continent can only be used for scientific research, which must be shared. Until, the mid 1980's the only visitors were scientists. By the mid 90's the number of tourists surpassed the number of scientists. In the 2005-06 season that number jumped to nearly 30,000. Currently there are few restrictions of the number of visitors, with most tour companies also supporting research. Lindblad/National Geographic Tour is one of those companies. The tourism finances the research arm of the company and allows for a meaningful opportunity to educate travelers about the many aspects of this valuable ecosystem. . By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Lemaire Channel, Antarctica, Jan. 10, 2007 - A reflection of the snow capped peaks off the bridge of the National Geographic Endeavor. The continent of Antarctica is has no indigenous people, no permanent inhabitants and is not the sovereign territory of any nation. It does however have politics. It is governed by an international agreement known as the Antarctic Treaty, which has been signed by 45 countries. The treaty stipulates that the continent can only be used for scientific research, which must be shared. Until, the mid 1980's the only visitors were scientists. By the mid 90's the number of tourists surpassed the number of scientists. In the 2005-06 season that number jumped to nearly 30,000. Currently there are few restrictions of the number of visitors, with most tour companies also supporting research. Lindblad/National Geographic Tour is one of those companies. The tourism finances the research arm of the company and allows for a meaningful opportunity to educate travelers about the many aspects of this valuable ecosystem. . By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Port Lockroy, Antarctica, Jan. 11, 2007 - A flock of Gentoo penguin nestle around the British flag at Port Lockroy, the last settlement of the British claim of Antarctica. In addition to the British claim, Argentina and Chile has flown pregnant women to the continent to have thier babies in order to strengthen thier claim of sovereignty. The continent of Antarctica is has no indigenous people, no permanent inhabitants and is not the sovereign territory of any nation. It does however have politics. It is governed by an international agreement known as the Antarctic Treaty, which has been signed by 45 countries. The treaty stipulates that the continent can only be used for scientific research, which must be shared. Until, the mid 1980's the only visitors were scientists. By the mid 90's the number of tourists surpassed the number of scientists. In the 2005-06 season that number jumped to nearly 30,000. Currently there are few restrictions of the number of visitors, with most tour companies also supporting research. Lindblad/National Geographic Tour is one of those companies. The tourism finances the research arm of the company and allows for a meaningful opportunity to educate travelers about the many aspects of this valuable ecosystem. . By photographer daryl peveto
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