Exploring Deep Sea Volcanoes off the Coast of Barbados: An Artist’s Perspective
Mary Edna Fraser, an artist known for her large-scale batiks on silk and illustrations of geology and geography, was invited on the Research Vessel Atlantis, to capture the essence of discovery as scientists mapped the seafloor.
10 best beaches in Germany: in pictures
They may not be as famous as those of Greece or Spain, but Germany has some of the best stretches of sand in Europe.
Solar1 Ocean Races, Monte Carlo Cup 2014
The first edition of the Solar1 Monte-Carlo Cup will take place from July 10th to July 12th, 2014. Solar powered boats from all over the world are set to race in the first truly ‘green’ solar boat world championship. Developed by universities all over the world and driven by young students, this race is destined to be a future facing sport.
3D Artists Give Beach A New Dimension
A group of imaginative artists has shown magic can be made from a few simple lines in the sand.
Deception Island, Antarctica; By Benjamin Dumas
Deception Island, Antarctica is an image from Benjamin Dumas.
Earth Day 2014: How It Became a Global Environmental Event
More than a billion people around the world will celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2014—the 44th anniversary of the annual day of action, during which people engage in various activities in honour of the Mother Earth pledging to do something to protect the environment.
Painting with Islands and Sunglint
Sometimes the imagery is remarkable simply for its beauty. When the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Terra satellite looked down on the Lesser Antilles, the combination of sunlight, islands, and wind painted a beautiful scene on the surface of the Caribbean Sea.
Action Climate; By HA Schult
Action Climate is an image from HA Schult.
Sculptures of Ocean Plastic Raise Awareness for the Sea
Washed up plastics and marine garbage pose a threat to the ecosystems and animal lives they invade, a problem which activists have worked to bring light to in recent years. While news and science are powerful mediums for conveying these messages, the work of artists has also played an important role in the sharing of concern…