Nova Scotia’s remote Sable Island now on Google Street View
Parts of the crescent-shaped island, situated roughly 290 kilometres southeast of Halifax, can now be seen on Google Street View. The 42-kilometre long, 1.5-kilometre wide island isn’t the first Canadian national park to appear on Google Map, but its addition is especially unique and exciting because it is largely inaccessible to the general public.
What It’s Like to Be a Professional Sand Sculptor
Despite the careful artistry and heavy manual labor, being a professional sand sculptor really is fun. “It’s living the dream.” “I’m making sandcastles for a living. Who the hell does that?”
Sand Sculptures Seem Like a Bad Metaphor to Have at Your Wedding
In terms of necessary accoutrements one needs at a wedding, there are certain definitive staples: nice flowers, good food, a DJ with a hairstyle from the late ’80s. “But what about the sand sculpture?” you might ask.
The Barents Sea Abloom
The chlorophyll contained in phytoplankton often shows up in natural-color images as a green hue in the ocean’s surface waters.
Where Are the Finest White-Sand Beaches in the World?
Relaxing on a beautiful, solitary slice of white sand is what many travelers dream about for their vacations and when the sand is so soft and sifting between your toes, it makes a shoreline even more enjoyable. Here are some of the best white-sand beaches in the world.
International Surfing Day: A Global Day of Activation to Protect and Enjoy Our Coasts
Today is Go Surfing Day, a day of international surfing and ocean appreciation. It’s the perfect time to spend a few extra minutes learning something new about the ocean or the sport, or just taking a few moments to reflect on what each have given you.
9 beaches that define the English summer
England’s beaches are enjoying a golden age. With warm weather on its way, these are the nine English beaches on CNN summer list.
Europe’s 52 best secret beaches
The coasts of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic are fringed with an overwhelming array of beaches – many of which have been spoilt by concrete tower blocks and flocks of tourists. Head, instead, to one of these secret beaches…
All the Way to the Ocean, The Movie: Today Premieres on ITune
“All the Way to the Ocean” animated film premieres on iTunes today, World Oceans Day!”