“Bird of Paradise – Impasto,” Panama Mangroves; By Santa Aguila Foundation
“Bird of Paradise – Impasto,” Panama Mangroves; is an image from Santa Aguila Foundation.
3rd Preview : Lessons From The Sand ; A Book By Charles O. Pilkey & Orrin H. Pilkey
Featuring more than forty fun hands-on activities for families with children, “Lessons from the Sand” reveals the science behind the amazing natural wonders found on beaches and the activities explain how beaches work — providing the key to protecting them for future generations. See now in preview “Volcanoes On The Beach” and “Shell Orientation.”
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Southeast Iceland; By Brock Hesselsweet
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Southeast Iceland, is an image from Brock Hesselsweet.
Retreat from a Rising Sea, A book by Orrin H. Pilkey, Linda Pilkey-Jarvis, and Keith C. Pilkey
“Retreat from a Rising Sea: Hard Choices in an Age of Climate Change” is a big-picture, policy-oriented book that explains in gripping terms, what rising oceans will do to coastal cities and the drastic actions we must take now to remove vulnerable populations.
The Shores Around Us; A Book By John R. Gillis
This book of essays aims to join natural and human history together by demonstrating how inseparable are humanity and the shores around us.
In honor of Earth Day: National Geographic photos sharing on Instagram
After 46 years, people around the world are still honoring Earth Day with a different theme every year. This year’s theme is Trees for the Earth. Earth Day Network is calling people to action by encouraging them to plant trees through organized events around the world. Celebrate Earth Day with National Geographic by sharing your best pictures that illustrate the mysteries and magic of our planet.
Astronaut Photography from Space Helped ‘Discover the Earth’
In December 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 became the first humans to leave Earth orbit and head for the moon. They also became the first to look back at their home planet and see the entire world in one glimpse. The view they shared had an everlasting impact. “When you see the beauty of our planet, it is striking, it’s sobering…”
Modern art is rubbish: strange and beautiful photos of beach detritis
Stuart Haygarth photographed objects he found during an epic hike along Britain’s coast. The results are strange and beautiful.
2nd Preview : Lessons From The Sand ; A Book By Charles O. Pilkey & Orrin H. Pilkey
Featuring more than forty fun hands-on activities for families with children, “Lessons from the Sand” reveals the science behind the amazing natural wonders found on beaches and the activities explain how beaches work — providing the key to protecting them for future generations. See now in preview “Barking Sand” and “Beach Erosion.”