The trick to finding the cleanest penguins is to photograph them coming out of the water. This King penguin was coming out of the water and was shaking off the salt water.

The Antarctic Treaty was signed into effect December 1, 1959 to become the only continent with no territorial sovereignty. This was to ensure that all who came, came with peaceful purposes only, so no nuclear waste or production to be established here. This agreement also promotes international scientific cooperation in Antarctica and helps preserve the fragile balance of life.