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Galapagos Islands 2012: Part 6

Sep 24, 2012 | by Kevin Loughlin

Sarah about to snorkel

 

Red Cushion Star

 

King Angel among Yellow-tailed Surgeonfish

 

Seargent Major

ABOVE IMAGES TAKEN BY PARTICIPANT KEITH COSTIGAN

After we made it back to the boat a portion of the group went snorkeling along Bartolomé with Galápagos Penguins, sea lions, White-tipped Reef Sharks and various reef fish.

 

Fanged Blenny and Sea Urchin

 

Yellow-tailed Surgeonfish

 

Pacific Octopus

 

Spotted Eel and Streamer-tailed Hogfish

 

A second snorkel was offered after lunch and featured penguins, sharks, various reef fish and an interesting perspective on Pinnacle Rock.

 

text © Sarah Winnicki

photos © Kevin Loughlin & Keith Costigan