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Laurence M. Gould, an Antarctic Research and Supply Vessel (ARSV), docked at Palmer Station

Laurence M. Gould, an Antarctic Research and Supply Vessel (ARSV), docked at Palmer Station

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  • Laurence M. Gould, an Antarctic Research and Supply Vessel (ARSV), docked at Palmer Station
  • Scientist Bill Fraser with Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis Papua) at Biscoe Point
  • Volunteer Lauren Rogers in a Zodiac boat near Palmer Station
  • A diver examines the under-side of the ice, which provides a unique habitat for krill in chilly Antarctic waters
  • Pelagic polar marine biome, Palmer Station
  • Profiling instrument measuring water column characteristics (temperature, conductivity, fluorescence, irradiance) aboard a ship
  • Palmer Station
  • Panorama of Palmer Station
  • Adélie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) colony at Avian Island, Marguerite Bay. This colony has approximately 65,000 breeding pairs.
  • Antarctic Research and Supply Vessel (ARSV) Laurence M. Gould arriving at Palmer Station
  • Dr. Hugh Ducklow

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