Today was another incredible day aboard National Geographic Sea Lion. In the morning we cruised through the narrow Princess Royal and Glenville Channels, enjoying the incredible misty mountains of the glacially-carved coastline. Along the way we got glimpses at numerous seabirds, as well as the occasional harbor seal and Steller sea lion. A real highlight of the day was a fantastic presentation by National Geographic photographer Chris Rainier, who spoke about his work documenting Indigenous peoples around the world. We’re excited to be arriving at Haida Gwaii overnight, and are looking forward to the rest of our time aboard National Geographic Sea Lion.
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- 21 Apr 2024
Cruising the Inside Passage of British Columbia, 4/21/2024, National Geographic Sea Lion
- Aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion
- Canada
Russell Laman, Naturalist/Expedition Diver
Russell is an award-winning photographer, marine biologist, and explorer from Boston, Massachusetts. His immense love and curiosity for the underwater world started the first time he went scuba diving when he was 8 years old, and has propelled him to...
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