tiabunna's photos with the keyword: pack ice

Antarctic sea ice, with an ice shelf in the distance. As we finish 2023 there is a record low extent of Antarctic sea ice, following similar lows in Arctic sea ice earlier in the year. This works well viewed large. For now, I'll wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year.

Antarctic Petrel Thalassoica antarctica passing our ship while among open pack ice.

Seen among the Antarctic ice floes from the deck of our ship. Maybe best on black? Explored.

Even icebergs 50M high look small from a helicopter! Flying above a heavily crevassed glacier, en route to the edge of the Plateau. Our ship (see note) is behind the central iceberg. This gives at least some feel for the immensity of Antarctica. Suggest changing "Location" to satellite view for a useful indication of place.

While our ship was 'parked' against the fast ice in East Antarctica, we were able to go out on the pack ice around us - it was about 2 metres thick and quite safe, though everyone was required to wear life jackets in case of an impromptu dip. The penguins watched the strange things the people did. :) Explored