Franco Banfi / Crabeater seal (Lobodon carcinophaga) resting on ice being approached by an underwater photographer, Petermann Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Southern Ocean.

Ashley Cooper / Passing through the Lemaire Channel on an ice-strengthened expedition ship between Booth Island and the Kiev Peninsular, Antarctica.

Ashley Cooper / Tracking shot of Antarctic scenery surrounding the Lemaire channel, between Booth Island and the Kiev Peninsular from Peterman Island.

Ashley Cooper / Snow covered peaks of Booth Island and sky reflected in Lemaire Channel, Antarctica. December 2019.

Ashley Cooper / Tourists from expedition cruise ship playing at billiards table and purchasing postcards in shop. Vernadsky Station Ukranian research base, Galindez Island, Argentine Islands, Antarctica. 2019.

Ashley Cooper / Tourists from expedition cruise ship walking across snow beside Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua). Petermann Island, Wilhelm Archipelago, Antarctica. December 2019.

Ashley Cooper / Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) colony on rocks, zodiac with tourists from expedition cruise ship coming ashore. Petermann Island, Wilhelm Archipelago, Antarctica. December 2019.

Ashley Cooper / Man outside Vernadsky Station Ukrainian research base, signpost pointing to places across the world. Galindez Island, Argentine Islands, Antarctica. December 2019.

Ashley Cooper / Equipment room with skis, snowshoes and coats. Vernadsky Station Ukrainian research base, Galindez Island, Argentine Islands, Antarctica. 2019.

Ashley Cooper / Small chapel in snow, Vernadsky Station Ukrainian research base, Galindez Island, Argentine Islands, Antarctica. 2019.

Ashley Cooper / Tourists from expedition cruise ship visiting Vernadsky Station Ukrainian research base, dog sleds in foreground. Galindez Island, Argentine Islands, Antarctica. December 2019.

Ashley Cooper / Gift shop selling souvenirs at Vernadsky Station Ukrainian research base. Galindez Island, Argentine Islands, Antarctica. December 2019.