Joel BergsmaUnderwater photographer · Expedition diver

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Floreana Island

Our tour through Floreana Island on July 1-2, 2012.

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Passengers on the 2 hour plus Red Mangrove ferry boat ride from Santa Cruz to Floreana Islands.7 Sea lions resting on the pier at Puerto Velasco Ibarra, Floreana Island. One cruise ship is moored in the distance.Welcome to Floreana Island, population 200. We docked at Puerto Velasco Ibarra, a town of about 100, on the west side of the Island map above.Welcome to Floreana Island, population 200. We docked at Puerto Velasco Ibarra, a town of about 100, on the west side of the Island map above.
Underwater photograph by Joel BergsmaLava Heron.Ecuador Naval Outpost on Floreana.Our cottage - "Albatros"
Our cottage - "Albatros"Yellow Warbler.Sally Lightfoot Crabs scramble on lava rocks in front of the Lodge on FloreanaGalapagos Flycatcher
Signpost directing us to the tortoise reserve and spring.Hiking toward the tortoise reserve on Floreana.A Giant Tortoise on the trail retreats into its large shell.A Giant Tortoise feeds at the tortoise reserve on Floreana.
Giant Tortoise at the Floreana Tortoise ReserveGiant Tortoise at the Floreana Tortoise ReserveA pair of Giant Tortoises at the Floreana Tortoise ReserveGiant Tortoise at the Floreana Tortoise Reserve
Floreana - Fresh Water Source of ConflictFloreana Pirate Caves - Pirate CarvingFloreana - View from the Pirate Caves. A thick marine layer has settled in over Floreana.Floreana - Red Mangrove Lodge cottages on Floreana Island
Floreana - Boarding the small Chiba to go to a family prepared dinner for us in town.Floreana - Main Town is Puerto Velasco Ibarra, population 100.Floreana - Puerto Velasco Ibarra Harbor. Church on let and Ecuadorian Naval Post on right. Group is walking to the Chiba.Floreana - Getting ready to depart for Isabela Island from the Pier at Floreana's Harbor.
Floreana - Welcome to Floreana sign at its harbor.Floreana - Sea Lions resting on pier.Floreana - Sea Lions resting on pier.Sleeping sea lions. The younger one has an eye infection. We saw several sea lions with this condition.
Floreana - Sea Lion on pier.The trifecta - Sea lion, marine iguana, and Sally Lightfoot Crab.Marine Iguana seeks the heat afforded by a lava rock at the water's edge.Sally Lightfoot Crab scrambles on lava rock in front of the Lodge on Floreana
Sally Lightfoot Crab scrambles on lava rock in front of the Lodge on FloreanaMarine IguanaBack at the water's edge, a sea lion sleeps amid the volcanic rock.Sally Lightfoot Crab approaches a sleeping Marine Iguana.
Sally Lightfoot Crab scrambles on lava rock in front of the Lodge on FloreanaSnoring.Map shows our route to Isabela Island from Floreana.Floreana - Sea Lions resting on pier.
Underwater photograph by Joel BergsmaUnderwater photograph by Joel BergsmaUnderwater photograph by Joel Bergsma
Underwater photograph by Joel BergsmaUnderwater photograph by Joel BergsmaUnderwater photograph by Joel Bergsma
Underwater photograph by Joel BergsmaUnderwater photograph by Joel BergsmaUnderwater photograph by Joel Bergsma
Underwater photograph by Joel BergsmaUnderwater photograph by Joel Bergsma