National Geographic Resolution spent the day at sea. Everyone enjoyed some extra rest and a brunch full of delicious treats. The Bering Sea gave us a taste of its reputation with a show of wind and swells as we cruised south. There were several educational presentations throughout the day. In the afternoon, we all celebrated the official completion of the Northwest Passage with a champagne toast and cheers as we neared the Bering Strait. What a day!
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 13 Aug 2023
Bering Strait, 8/13/2023, National Geographic Resolution
- Aboard the National Geographic Resolution
- Arctic
Adam Maire, Undersea Specialist
Explorers Club Member, Polar Expedition Diver, Naturalist, and Historian, Adam Maire is dedicated to exploring around the globe with a goal of researching, documenting, and teaching others about the beauty, the power and the importance of the earth's...
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