Today was an exceptional day for wildlife encounters and stunning scenery. National Geographic Venture entered Endicott Arm, a fjord full of snowcapped peaks and ice floating in the sea. We cruised on Zodiacs, maneuvering around icebergs. We enjoyed many surprises as we traveled, including a black bear foraging along the shore. We all stayed quiet while Marylou maneuvered the Zodiac as close as possible without disturbing this magnificent animal. It was sunny, and the sky was totally clear. Glassy water offered the best reflections of the ice and the mountains. Everything was peaceful and quiet as we contemplated the bear. Suddenly, Marylou turned the engine back on – she heard a blow – and we headed back to see a humpback whale swimming by the shore. It put on a show, giving us the best possible ending of a Zodiac tour that we will surely never forget.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 09 May 2023
Endicott Arm, 5/9/2023, National Geographic Venture
- Aboard the National Geographic Venture
- Alaska
Ivan Vasquez, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Iván grew up in San Cristóbal, Galápagos, amongst a family of artists. From an early age, he explored different art tools to express his creativity and his admiration for the natural world, going from painting to music, and to then discover a camera ...
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