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Glacier Bay NP, Alaska
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The Johns Hopkins Glacier in Glacier Bay can advance up to 15 feet per day, making it one of the fastest-moving glaciers globally.
The park's waters are a critical habitat for humpback whales, which migrate here every summer to feed.
Just 250 years ago, the entire bay was filled with a massive glacier that has since retreated over 65 miles.
The park encompasses a range of ecosystems, from temperate rainforests to alpine tundra, supporting a wide variety of plant and animal life.
In 1992, Glacier Bay was designated as part of a World Heritage Site, recognized for its outstanding natural beauty and geological significance.
The area has been home to the Tlingit people for thousands of years, who have a deep cultural connection to the land and sea.
Researchers study the park's dynamic glacial and ecological processes to understand climate change impacts.
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve covers over 3.3 million acres, making it larger than the state of Connecticut.
