Emperor Penguins swimming underwater, Brunt Ice Shelf, Weddell Sea, Antarctica.

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One of a sequence of photographs of Emperor Penguins swimming underwater against the backdrop of a large ice shelf. Taken from the surface of the sea ice at the edge of the Brunt Ice Shelf, Weddell Sea, Antarctica. The ice shelf was approximately 100m away, indicating the outstanding clarity of the water in the Weddell Sea.

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Size: 3600px × 2379px
Location: Weddell Sea, Antarctica
Photo credit: © Erik Lornie / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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