10 Wonderfully Unique Beaches
10 Wonderfully Unique Beaches, in pictures.
Weligama, Sri Lanka; By Steve McCurry
Weligama, Sri Lanka, is an image from Steve McCurry.
From Above and Below : Man and the Sea – in pictures
In a stunning new book of photographs, aerial photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand, founder of the Good Planet Foundation, and underwater snapper Brian Skerry have teamed up to observe our relationship with the sea. To mark Earth Day, take a dip…
Mangroves, Domes, and Flats on the UAE Coast
A mention of the United Arab Emirates coast might bring to mind the artificial islands near the city of Dubai. But to the southwest, the UAE coast is dotted with a complex mixture of natural features: mangroves, salt domes, salt flats, and coral reefs.
Gulf of Mexico Origin, Waters, and Biota
A continuation of the landmark scientific reference series from the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies, Gulf of Mexico Origin, Waters, and Biota, Volume 3, Geology provides the most up-to-date, systematic, cohesive, and comprehensive description of the geology of the Gulf of Mexico Basin. Edited by Noreen A. Buster and Charles W. Holmes.
Rising Seas: Past, Present, Future
Adopting a long perspective that interprets sea level changes both underway and expected in the near future, Vivien Gornitz, in her new book Rising Seas: Past, Present, Future, completes a highly relevant and necessary study of an unprecedented age in Earth’s history.
Horned Ghost Crabs Change Camouflage From Day To Night
Horned ghost crabs change their appearance from day to night for camouflage, a study has revealed. They can even match the colours of particular grains of sand found on the beach where they occur.
Building a Sustainable Lobster Fishery Off Honduras
The eastern coast of Honduras is a rugged, largely undeveloped place called the Moskitia. Draped in wetland forest and punctuated by saltwater lagoons, it is home to four indigenous groups…
Blue Whale Encounters in the Sea of Cortez, In Pictures
Seeing a blue whale is an overwhelming experience, whether it’s your first, tenth or twentieth time.