Antarctic Ocean Collection

HMS Scott At Anchor near Port Lockroy in the Antarctic
Royal Navy Hydrographic Vessel HMS Scott is pictured at anchor near Port Lockroy in Antarctica. HMS Scott is currently deployed to the Antarctic on hydrographic operations

Wandering albatross, Drake Passage; Southern Ocean
Wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) adult bird with the largest wing span, flying low above blue ocean waves while using wind and air currents, clear summer sky

Adult gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) leaping into the sea in Mickelson Harbor, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

Milky Way over the Southern Ocean
Eyre Peninsula. South Australia

Milky Way over Southern Ocean. South Australia
Milky Way over Southern Ocean. Sleaford Bay. Eyre Peninsula. South Australia

Tabular iceberg floating in Weddell Sea, iceberg broken away from Larson C ice shelf. Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) colony dwarfed on sea ice below. Near Danger Islands, Antarctica

Jellyfish (Diplulmaris antarctica) Cuverville, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) diving near ice flow, Antarctica. Small reproduction only

King penguins marching to sea to wash feathers
King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) adult birds marching to sea together for morning wash of feathers to maintain their insulating qualities

Type A killer whales (Orcinus orca) travelling and socializing in Gerlache Strait near the Antarctic Peninsula, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

Unidentified large jellyfish in brash ice, Cierva Cove, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

Adelie penguins on iceberg, Antarctic Peninsula
Adelie penguins on iceberg with coastal glacier in background, colorful in late evening sun, summer, Wiggins Glacier; Antarctica; Antarctic Peninsula; Southern Ocean

Icebergs, Wiggins Glacier, Antarctica
Floating icebergs and massive coastal glacier desceding to sea, full of crevasses, ridges and fissures created by its constant movement, weight and melting process, colorful in late evening sun

First year sea ice and brash ice near Petermann Island, western side of the Antarctic Peninsula, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

Ross Ice Shelf, the largest ice shelf of Antarctica, near Cape Crozier, Ross Island, Ross Sea, Antarctica Aerial shot from helicopter 02.02.2017 Trip on the MV Ortelius, 13 Jan

RF - Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) on blue ice berg. Graham Passage, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Map of Australasia (1898 engraving)
Old map of Australasia from 1898

Wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) flying on the open ocean, Drake passage, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Bristle worm (Polychaeta sp), Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Sea angel (Clione limacina), Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) hauled out on ice, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Iceberg, eroded by waves, Ross Sea, Antarctica. February 2017. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Aerial view of the Ross Ice Shelf, the largest ice shelf of Antarctica, near Cape Crozier, Ross Island, Ross Sea, Antarctica Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) calling, Cuverville Island. Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

HMS Scott Visits King George Island in the Antarctic
Royal Navy Hydrographic Vessel HMS Scott visits King George Island in Antarctica. HMS Scott, currently deployed to the Antarctic

Milky Way over the Southern Ocean. Australia
Milky Way over the Southern Ocean. Green glow of bioluminescence in sea water and clear night sky. Eyre Peninsula. South Australia

Iceberg and sunrise sky at 4:30 in the morning in the antarctic summer

Nice sunset around midnight in Antarctic summer

Map of Australasia (1898 engraving)
Old map of Australasia from 1898

HMS Falcon leaving the Icebergs in the Antarctic Ocean (engraving)
1611371 HMS Falcon leaving the Icebergs in the Antarctic Ocean (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Falcon leaving the Icebergs in the Antarctic Ocean)

The George Thompson leaving the Icebergs in the Antarctic Ocean (engraving)
1588574 The George Thompson leaving the Icebergs in the Antarctic Ocean (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ice, Water and Fire
James Cai

Iceberg off Detaille Island, Graham Land, Antarctica. January 2020

Meltwater flowing off an iceberg. Near Yalour Islands, Wilhelm Archipelago, Antarctica. January 2020

Curves on edge of iceberg in Southern Ocean. One of the most rapidly warming areas on the planet. Spert Island, Palmer Archipelago, Antarctica. December 2019

Hut Point from Observation Hill, 1911, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Hut Point from Observation Hill, 1911, (1946). View of the coast of Antarctica at Hut Point Peninsula on Ross Island. After a watercolour by Dr Edward Wilson

White capped albatross (Thalassarche steadi) in flight at sea. Auckland Islands (Subantarctic), New Zealand, February

RF - King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus), four returning to sea. St Andrews Bay, South Georgia. November. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Humped rockcod (Gobionotothen gibberiformis), Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Iceberg, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella), Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Primnoella soft coral, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) resting over an iceberg, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Crabeater seals (Lobodon carcinophaga) hunting under water, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) swimming together in search of krill, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Limpet (Nacella concinna) Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing with baby, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

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The Antarctic Ocean, a mesmerizing realm of icy wonders and breathtaking beauty. HMS Scott finds solace at anchor near Port Lockroy, nestled in the heart of this frozen paradise. As the wandering albatross gracefully soars above the Drake Passage, it reminds us of the vastness of this Southern Ocean. In Mickelson Harbor, adult gentoo penguins leap into the frigid sea with fearless enthusiasm. Their playful antics paint a vivid picture against the backdrop of Antarctica's Polar Regions. Underneath a star-studded sky, the Milky Way casts its ethereal glow over these icy waters in South Australia. A tabular iceberg floats serenely in Weddell Sea, having broken away from Larson C ice shelf—a testament to nature's constant evolution. Diplulmaris antarctica jellyfish drift peacefully through Cuverville, adding an otherworldly touch to this Antarctic Peninsula landscape. An Adelie penguin dives near an ice flow as if embracing its natural habitat with every graceful movement. On another iceberg nearby, a group of Adelie penguins huddle together against the cold winds sweeping across the Antarctic Peninsula. Icebergs stand tall like majestic sculptures along Wiggins Glacier—an awe-inspiring sight that leaves one humbled by their sheer magnitude. King penguins march towards the sea to cleanse their feathers amidst this frozen wonderland. Type A killer whales travel and socialize in Gerlache Strait near Antarctica's Peninsula—magnificent creatures embodying strength and grace within these Polar Regions. Amidst brash ice in Cierva Cove lies an unidentified large jellyfish—a mysterious inhabitant thriving despite harsh conditions, world unto itself; an enchanting realm where nature reigns supreme and surprises await around every corner. It beckons explorers from all corners of our planet to witness its unparalleled grandeur firsthand—to experience true awe amidst its icy embrace.