Midnight Blue – a sand art animation, by David Myriam
This ecological tale takes us to the heart of the underwater world, between night and light, following the rhythm of a whale’s meditations, a privileged witness of human activity on the oceans.
Danny Boyle’s beach takeover to honour World War One soldiers
English Director Danny Boyle has announced a nationwide beachside event to mark the centenary of the end of World War One. Members of the public are invited to assemble at dozens of beaches around the UK on Armistice Day, 11 November.
Striking aerial photos show human impact on the natural world
Shot in Spain and southern France, these images were taken by aerial photographer Tom Hegen, who uses drones, hot air balloons, helicopters and planes to document the impact of human activity on the natural world…
Tel Aviv’s cool new lifeguard stand ‘hotel’
Tel Aviv is practically synonymous with the beach. But a new hotel is giving tourists an opportunity to experience that famous beach in a whole new way.
Lines in the Sand: When the Beach Becomes a Canvas, Video
Anyone can write their name in the sand, but Jim Denevan uses the beach to create stunning large-scale art. What started as a hobby over 20 years ago has resulted in worldwide recognition.
Underwater photographer of the year 2017 winners – in pictures
French photographer Gabriel Barathieu has been named this year’s winner for his ‘balletic, malevolent’ dancing octopus, in the lagoon of the island of Mayotte.
“Flow II,” Stinson Beach; By Andres Amador
“Flow II,” Stinson Beach, is an image from Andres Amador.
Europe’s first underwater museum opens off Spain’s Lanzarote island
Deep in waters off the Spanish island of Lanzarote, accessible only to snorkelers, divers and sea life, the Museo Atlantico (Atlantic Museum), features more than 300 sculptures by international artist Jason deCaires Taylor.
Pictures Show How Modern Life Is Altering the Natural World
Every part of modern life is touched by technology, and every part of technology requires something that once came from the ground: the silicon dioxide in your cell phone, the phosphorous to grow your food, the copper in the wires that brought this article to your eyes, and a thousand other examples. This is the imprint photographer Edward Burtynsky felt compelled to capture.