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Marine Park

I was very glad that, for World Environment Day, the Australian government has tripled the size of the Macquarie Island Marine Park, in the Southern Ocean, bringing it to over 475,000 sq km. This will completely close the area to fishing, mining and other extractive activities, and provide much better protection for the seals, penguins and other birdlife on the island.

These are King Penguins, taken swimming around the ship on which I travelled.
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22 comments

John FitzGerald said:

Lots of interesting detail for the eyes to follow around the view, You certainly chose the right moment, George.
9 months ago

Gillian Everett said:

Very good news re. Macquarie Island
9 months ago ( translate )

Pam J said:

AMAZING PHOTO !!
9 months ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

super

This is very beautiful and a great decition!
Have a great day!
9 months ago

elvigiadelosamanecer… said:

Excelente toma.
9 months ago ( translate )

Edna Edenkoben said:

Good news and literally a cool picture :-)
9 months ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Great news and impressive capture!

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9 months ago ( translate )

Günter Klaus said:

Das ist ja eine schöne Aufnahme dieser Pinguine lieber George :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Tag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
9 months ago ( translate )

Fred Fouarge said:

Mooi van jou dat je zo met de natuur meeleeft George---schitterende foto
9 months ago ( translate )

J.Garcia said:

Dynamic and marvelous capture!!
So joyful and hopeful image,George !!
9 months ago ( translate )

RHH said:

That is a really great photo. Would love to see penguins in the wild.
9 months ago

RHH said:

Thanks for another visit and for your comments and favorites, George.
9 months ago

RHH said:

Have a very good day.
9 months ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

Very well captured, George !
9 months ago ( translate )

sea-herdorf said:

Eine gute Nachricht für die Natur und die Menschen, George.
Schöne Grüße und einen guten Tag
Erich
9 months ago ( translate )