Photos: Breaking ice in Antarctica Photos: Breaking ice in Antarctica Homeward Bound 2016 – In December 2016, a team of 76 women spent just under three weeks in Antarctica as part of the largest-ever female expedition to the continent. Hide Caption 5 of 18 Photos: Breaking ice in Antarctica Orne Harbor shenanigans – The expedition involved a number of landings at different sites. Hide Caption 7 of 18 Photos: Breaking ice in Antarctica Antarctic backdrop – Often the women would find themselves in complete awe of their surroundings. Hide Caption 12 of 18 Photos: Breaking ice in Antarctica Crabeater seal – Crabeater seals are the most abundant seal species in the world. Hide Caption 15 of 18 Photos: Breaking ice in Antarctica Quiet landings – Landings often meant walking on sea ice.

Source: CNN March 05, 2017 11:04 UTC