Ross Sea Collection

Brinicles (brine icicles or ice stalactites) forming under the ice, growing towards the sea floor, Ross Sea, McMurdo Sound, Antarctica

Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) males dive through openings in the sea ice to take their first swim in over 4 months as they have spent the bleak winter incubating their eggs

H. M. Ships Erebus and Terror in the Ross Sea (w / c on paper)
3273604 H.M. Ships Erebus and Terror in the Ross Sea (w/c on paper) by Davis, John Edward (1815-77); 18.8x28.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

"Victoria Land", in the South-Polar regions, discovered by Capt. Sir J. C
" Victoria Land", in the South-Polar regions, discovered by Capt. Sir J. C. Ross, 1844. In the beginning of the year 1839

Pushing Through Heavy Floes In the Ross Sea, c1908, (1909)
Pushing Through Heavy Floes In the Ross Sea. The Dark Line on the Horizon is a Water-Sky, and Indicates The Existence of Open Sea, c1908, (1909)

Pancake Ice in the Ross Sea, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Open Water in the Ross Sea, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Open Water in the Ross Sea, c1910– 1913, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Sundog / Parhelion (circle of light around the sun) with large ice fumerole in the foreground, McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea, Antarctica, November 2008

Glacier rising up out of sea ice with ice crack visible, Ross Sea, Antarctica, November 2008

Glacier and sea ice, with crack in ice visible, McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea, Antarctica, November 2008

Terra Nova, captive in heavy ice pack. After a photograph taken by Ponting. The Terra Nova was the supply ship in Robert Falcon Scotts Antarctic Expedition, 1910-1913

Ross Ice Shelf, edge ranging from 40 to 80 metres 130 to 260 feet high, Antarctica
Ross Ice Shelf, edge ranging from 40 to 80 meters 130 to 260 feet high, Antarctica

Ross Sea, Antarctica (afternoon overpass)

B-15J iceberg in the Ross Sea, Antarctica
January 29, 2007 - B-15J iceberg in the Ross Sea, Antarctica (before breakup)

Satellite view of the Ross Sea, Antarctica
January 22, 2011 - Satellite view of the Ross Sea, Antarctica, showing phytoplankton bloom. The Ross Sea is a relatively shallow bay in the Antarctic coastline and due south from New Zealand

January 18, 2010 - Ross Sea, Antarctica

Ross Castle
12th May 1923: The ancient ruins of Ross Castle on Lough Leane, Killarney, County Kerry. It was built by O Donoghue Ross and in the late 16th century awarded to the Brownes

SS Discovery
circa 1905: SS Discovery commanded the National Antarctic Expedition (1901-1904) which explored the Ross Sea area and discovered King Edward VII Land

Antarctica, Ross Sea, Ice floes on sea
Ice pack - Ross Sea, Antarctica

Antarctica, Ross Sea, Aerial view of ice pack
Aerial view of ice pack - Ross Sea, Antarctica

Emperor Penguins, (Aptenodytes forsteri), Mt. Melbourne behind, Cape Washington, Ross Sea, Antarctica

Track of tobogganing Emperor Penguin, (Aptenodytes forsteri), Ross Sea, Terra Nova Bay, Antarctica

Iceberg in Ross Sea, Antarctica
Iceberg floating in the Ross Sea, Antarctica. An iceberg is a mass of land ice which has broken off or " calved" from either the end of a glacier or from an ice shelf

Sir James Clark Ross, British explorer
Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), British naval officer and polar explorer who was knighted in 1843. Here, he is in naval uniform and holding a telescope

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"Discover the Enchanting Ross Sea: A Frozen Wonderland and Ecological Haven" The Ross Sea, located in Antarctica, is a mesmerizing realm that captivates with its extraordinary natural wonders. One of its most fascinating phenomena are Brinicles, delicate brine icicles or ice stalactites forming under the ice and gracefully growing towards the sea floor. These enchanting formations create an otherworldly spectacle beneath the frozen surface. Beneath these icy depths resides the Antarctic toothfish, Dissostichus mawsoni, a majestic creature often seen swimming over muddy deep seabeds. As the largest midwater fish in the Southern Ocean, it plays a crucial ecological role similar to that of sharks in other oceans. Its presence ensures balance within this unique marine ecosystem. From above, an aerial view reveals vast expanses of pristine ice pack stretching as far as the eye can see. The H. M. Ships Erebus and Terror once sailed through these waters on their historic expedition to explore unknown territories. Their legacy lives on in captivating watercolor depictions capturing their journey through this frozen expanse. Intriguing contrasts abound as open water emerges amidst heavy floes and pancake-like ice formations dotting the landscape like nature's artwork. Herbert Ponting's artistic rendition from 1913 beautifully portrays this dynamic interplay between solid ice and liquid freedom. Emperor penguins add life to this seemingly desolate environment as they dive fearlessly through openings in the sea ice. Aptenodytes forsteri males navigate effortlessly between two worlds - above and below - showcasing their resilience against harsh conditions while reminding us of nature's remarkable adaptability. As sunlight dances across this icy realm, sundogs or parhelia cast ethereal circles of light around our celestial companion -the sun- while large ice fumaroles stand tall in contrast against a backdrop of endless white horizons.