- Video example 01
Emperors suddenly skedaddle at the approach of a killer whale. Note the contrails. - Video example 02
The chicks’ first experience with entering the water. They seem to think they can just keep walking. - Video example 03
A large group of chicks leaving the ice edge and swimming clumsily out to sea. - Video example 04
Adults departing the Cape Washington colony in a big rush (surface). - Video example 05
Adults departing the Cape Washington colony in a big rush (underwater). - Video example 06
A group of penguins on the sea ice just north of the Ross Sea during the winter night (lit up by the ship’s floodlights). - Video example 07
This sequence of a Weddell seal harassing a lone emperor shows how no seal, not even a leopard seal, can match the penguin’s speed and maneuverability. Note the contrail as the penguin shoots away. - Video example 08
This video shows the sub-ice observation chamber. Note the buildup of ice. Divers had to constantly wipe the windows to keep them clear. - Video example 09
Large group of emperor penguins accelerating out of the water (underwater view). - Video example 10
Emperor penguins rocketing out of the water onto the ice (surface view). Notice how high they “fly.” - Video example 11
Leopard seal grabbing a penguin out of the air in mid-flight. Since they cannot match the penguin’s speed and agility in the water, the leopard seal depends on ambush and surprise. - Video example 12
Curious leopard seal circling the seal exclusion cage. - Video example 13
Crowd of emperor penguins exiting the water. Imagine you’re a leopard seal trying to catch your dinner. How do you select one out of this melée? - Video example 14
Massive group of emperor penguins milling about under the ice. The Ross Sea is one of the biologically richest regions on Earth, well worth protecting.