#weddell

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This map illustrates the exploration of the continent of Antarctica from the first voyages of the 18th century to the research stations of the 21st century. The map also shows the varied and competing national claims to slices of the Great White Continent. Exploration of the continent began in earnest with James Cook crossing the Antarctic Circle and circumnavigating the continent in 1773 without...

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I like how sometimes adult Weddells will look at parts of their own body like this is the first time they've ever seen such a thing

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“Sleeping like a Weddell” Larsen Harbour, South Georgia,

Ralf Schneider Photography

2019 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest

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Drifting Valley.

Ross Ice Shelf. Weddell Sea. Photo by Emily Walter.

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