The Transantarctic Mountains.

The Transantarctic Mountains.

The Transantarctic Mountains.

The Transantarctic Mountains.

Monument at McMurdo Sound

Minnesota ice fishing on McMurdo Sound.

Minnesota ice fishing on McMurdo Sound.

Minnesota ice fishing on McMurdo Sound.

Minnesota ice fishing on McMurdo Sound.

Fishing for Antarctic cod. These fish are studied because they do not freeze even though human flesh would freeze in Antarctic sea temperatures.

A five-foot Antarctic cod.

Adelie penguins

Adelie penguins

Noah White, the Antarctic radio operator, takes a well-deserved rest. Homeward bound after 12 months at the South Pole.

Aerial view of Woods Hole - ALBATROSS IV fisheries research vessel at pier

An aerial view of the ALBATROSS IV at Woods Hole

A pierside view of the ALBATROSS IV at Woods Hole

Fisherman John Oman standing bridge watch on the ALBATROSS IV

Retrieving a current meter buoy on the ALBATROSS IV Buoy used for warm core ring study

Retrieving a buoy on the ALBATROSS IV Buoy used for warm core ring study

A gannett - a sea bird that spends most of its life off shore

Deploying a current meter from the stern of the ALBATROSS IV for warm core study

Hammerhead shark passing bow of ALBATROSS IV while ship underway Apparently a hammerhead migration as ship saw hundreds of hammerheads swimming to northeast during the day.

Hammerhead shark passing bow of ALBATROSS IV while ship underway Apparently a hammerhead migration as ship saw hundreds of hammerheads swimming to northeast during the day.

The bridge of the ALBATROSS IV at sunset - television is monitoring stern operations.

Radar display of multiple contacts of lobster pot moorings ALBATROSS IV had to find clear spot to trawl through

Sea gulls waiting for a free lunch after ALBATROSS IV throws over fish scraps.

Sea gulls looking for scraps of food off stern of the ALBATROSS IV.

Sperm whale blowing - note forward angle of exhalation

Sunset off the Massachusetts coast

Sailboats racing in America's Cup off Newport

Twilight - a sailor's delight

The lighthouse at Gay Head

Swim call! Undaunted by Jaws movies, ALBATROSS IV crewman dives into waters off Menempsha Bight

Another glorious sunset - a benefit of the 4 to 8 watch.

ALBATROSS IV rigging and antennas superimpose geometric patterns on sunset.

Moon beams on the water.

Always time for a little softball at a ship's picnic ashore.

Georges Bank starting to kick up a little bit.

Georges Bank starting to kick up a little bit. The bow of the ALBATROSS IV slamming down into a swell.

A lost blue heron hitching a ride at sea.

A blue heron resting up before trying to find his way back to land.

A cargo vessel caught in the rays of the setting sun.

The DELAWARE II just before slamming down into an oncoming swell.

The DELAWARE II headed down into a swell.

YEEHAW!!! Oh for a life on the rolling sea! DELAWARE II stirring up landlubbers stomachs.

YEEHAW!!! What great weather!! Numerous weak stomachs helped feed the fish that night.

Leaning into the roll. About a 25 degree roll from the stance of the sailor.

DELAWARE II at night.

Testing a Kilgore Rocket Line-throwing gun on the ALBATROSS IV.