This morning aboard National Geographic Sea Lion, we had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe several coastal brown bears fishing in a salmon stream. As we approached the waterfall, we saw a mom with three cubs cuddled together on the grass; they were unbelievably relaxed and indifferent to our presence. After we snapped some special photos and shared awe-inspired looks, this mom then took her cubs into the river and watched them run around, practicing their salmon hunting skills. It was a day that both guests and staff will treasure forever.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 11 Aug 2024
Pavlof Harbor, 8/11/2024, National Geographic Sea Lion
- Aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion
- Alaska
Kylee Walterman , Naturalist
Kylee Walterman grew up in central California where she was in close proximity to the ocean, mountains, deserts, valleys, and national forests; this is where she found a passion for the natural world. She attained a Marine Science degree with a biolo...
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