Five must-visit beaches on Mexico’s most laid-back coast
Last year, over 25 million Americans flocked south of the border to bask in the country’s sun and sand. And while Mexico’s bustling capital city and beach resort spots like Cancun tend to trap most of the tourists, the southeastern coastal state of Oaxaca, with its pristine Pacific coastline, is quietly attracting more and more people.
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.
A Guide to the best beaches in Africa
Africa has some of the finest beaches in the world. A serious traveller or beachgoer should visit at least one of Africa’s wonderful beaches once in their lifetime.
21 Best Beaches in the World
Ask true beach lovers to name a favorite swath of surf and sand, and the answer changes with the tides. Luckily our planet is covered in oceans, seas, and lakes, which means there’s a beach to indulge any whim. From pearly crescents covered in shells to turquoise bays teeming with Skittles-colored fish, they’re not all created equal.
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.
The Ryukyu Islands: a destination gaining fame, for good reason
There’s a wonderland off the coast of Japan where the water is gloriously turquoise, the sand is perfectly white and you can lie on a beach with few neighbors besides the friendly sea turtles beneath the surface.
Coastal Care: A 5 years Rewind: 2011 – 2016 In Numbers and Achievements
Our gratitude and thanks to the contributors who have supported Coastal Care’s journey for the past five years.
—Santa Aguila Foundation – Coastal Care