A23a
Pintado petrels feed at the base of A23a, currently the largest iceberg in the world. While concern existed that A23a might block vital feeding routes for Antarctic wildlife, evidence has shown that any impact is mixed: it's also stirring up vital nutrients, creating its own localized ecosystem.
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One Shot Photo Contest
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Photojournalism
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A23a
Pintado petrels feed at the base of A23a, currently the largest iceberg in the world. While concern existed that A23a might block vital feeding routes for Antarctic wildlife, evidence has shown that any impact is mixed: it's also stirring up vital nutrients, creating its own localized ecosystem.
About Artist
Lisa LaPointe
Lisa LaPointe is a biologist, international expedition leader and photographer specializing in wildlife and conservation. Over the last decade her work has taken her to all 7 continents, with a particular emphasis on the polar regions where she has spent multiple seasons as a lecturer and guide. She is most interested in how wild creatures interact with their environment, each other, and man. Her goal is to show both the beauty and innate value of wildlife and wild places, and the challenges they face.
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