14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Two boats meet penguins at Petermann Island
The Antarctic Treaty reserves Antarctica for peaceful purposes (tourism) and scientific endeavors. The heart of the treaty meets at Petermann Island when the m/v Ortelius and Armada Española both arrive at the Island. The Orelius carrying tourists and the Armada Española carrying scientists researching invertebrates. The penguins were already there.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 02.2016 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2016 |
Photo Location: | Antarctica |
Camera: | Canon EOS 7D |
Copyright: | © Trena Repp |