If you've walked on this special part of the world you'll have Penguin Memories for life. For one, they're a little stinky. They're also awkward on land, but in water they immediately transform into sleek, graceful torpedoes. These young Adélie penguins, identifiable by the distinctive white ring around their eyes. They are standing on a rocky, snow-dusted shore. The curiosity is mutual.
Antarctica Day, December 1, commemorates the signing of the Antarctic Treaty in 1959. The treaty sets forth strict guidelines to protect the very important ecosystem of the Antarctic Continent. Today, China and Norway routinely ignore the treaty, scooping up tons, upon tons of Krill. Krill is the building block of pretty much the entire food chain, shrimp and other crustations depend on it, as do penguins and whales.
"Antarctica Day, Huh?"
#BirdoftheDay #Reflections - Me doing the reflecting on this #AntarcticaDay #LoveAntarctica
Bongrain Point, Pourquoi Pas Island, Antarctica 🇦🇶
🧭 67°43'22" S 67°44'8" W
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