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Milkyway Over Mangroves
View print sizes for Milkyway Over Mangroves by Arati Kumar-Rao: Story Behind the Photograph: Milkyway Over Mangroves Night falls like a black hood over the largest mangrove forest in the world, the Sundarbans. Straddling the border between Bangladesh and India, this beautiful forest (which is likely where it gets its name from — Sundar, meaning beautiful, ban, meaning forest) is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger, saltwater crocodiles, all manner of snakes, crustaceans, river sharks, and a few million crab-catchers, fishers, and honey hunters.
Arati Kumar-RaoPublished 3 years ago in Earth - Supported By: Untamed Photographer
Majestic Manta
View print sizes for Majestic Manta by Brian Moghari: Story Behind the Photograph: Majestic Manta I’ve spent hundreds of hours filming and photographing in our oceans, and every once in a while something truly unexpected happens. In 2019, I was filming whale sharks near Isla Mujeres Mexico for National Geographic’s first ever live VR shark experience. In this particular area, hundreds of millions of eggs from the fish known as the Little Tunny are released into the food chain, attracting whale sharks throughout the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. This spawning alone is responsible for the world’s largest whale shark aggregation which was scientifically discovered only a decade before in 2009.
Brian MoghariPublished 3 years ago in Earth - Supported By: Untamed Photographer
Tiger Fern Falls
View print sizes for Tiger Fern Falls by Tony Rath: Story Behind the Photograph: Tiger Fern Falls When people compliment me on my photography, I often say, “Belize is a beautiful country, I just push the shutter.” They sometimes reply that they have lived in Belize their entire lives and have never seen any of the places I have photographed. “True,” I reply, “you do have to be there to push the shutter.”
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Isle of the Wolf
View print sizes for Isle of the Wolf by April Bencze: Story Behind the Photograph: Isle of the Wolf I met a wolf who held oceans of peace inside of them. This doesn’t mean their teeth aren’t capable of tearing flesh. It means we creatures who live on this earth cannot be measured by such scales as good and evil. These binaries cannot begin to house the complexities and paradoxes that exist within each one of us.
April BenczePublished 3 years ago in Earth How Otters are Saving the California Coast
Sea otters are recognized by many for their viral antics and cute appearance, but these acrobatic swimmers are doing more than looking good. In particular, sea otters, the Southern Sea Otter, are taking on the massive task of protecting California's kelp forests as climate change and sea urchins threaten their health.
Small Ripples Make Big Waves
In our current climate- social, political, and yes, environmental- going more eco-friendly is a big talk of the town. A lot of pressure is put on daily life, rather than the large companies that are truly responsible for the state of our world. This focus needs to change in order to truly protect our planet, however, it doesn't hurt to implement some of these changes in the small scale too. This can also assist, and put pressure on these big companies, as we stop giving them our money.
Covid: How I learned to Reduce My Use
The one thing Covid-19 helped me do was to reduce my carbon footprint. Along with the rest of the world, my daily routine changed a lot, almost over night. Many of the things I used to do every day, which contributed to my carbon footprint, ceased to exist. So, reducing my carbon footprint was pretty easy. I didn't really have a choice. My goal for the remainder of 2021 is to see how many things that became part of my Covid-19 routine, which resulted in minimizing my carbon footprint, I can reasonably sustain.
Wendy SandersPublished 3 years ago in EarthOur ocean is in crisis!
The weather is getting warmer and the beach is calling. You pack your towels, snacks, and sunscreen. Chatter about boogie boarding and sandcastle building fills the air. But you arrive at the beach only to find your favorite spot speckled with plastic containers, newspapers, and food wrappers. What's going on? Our ocean provides us with oxygen to breathe, drives our climate and weather, brings rain to the farmlands, and food to our table. Our seas offer us recreation, transportation, protein, medicine, energy, and unrelenting beauty. But experts agree, our ocean is in crisis. Luckily, it isn’t too late to make a difference.
Rebecca Lynn IveyPublished 3 years ago in EarthThe Lazy Girl’s Guide to a Less Wasteful Existence
I’m lazy. Don’t get me up early. Don’t give me too many things to do per day. Let me meander through life at my own pace. I’m also a chronic worrier. I freak out about what’s in my food, what’s in my hair products and what’s going to happen to the world if we don’t stop using so much stuff!
Kelley SteadPublished 3 years ago in EarthPermaculture In Thailand
4 years ago today, I had never traveled outside the United States. I was just a kid from New Jersey about to graduate from college with only a small idea of what I wanted to do with my life. All I knew was that it had to be something meaningful. Flash forward to June of that year, and I’m on a plane, alone, traveling across the world to Thailand and Laos.
Jacob WaltersPublished 3 years ago in EarthSustainable, but make it fashion.
Sustainable fashion is better for the planet. (Duh). Leaning away from fast fashion allows consumers, who care about the Earth, to support ethical brands who do not take advantage of their workers or enforce child labor. While fast fashion might get you in with the fleeting trends, sustainable fashion is made with quality and is timeless.
How Birdwatching Can Bring You Joy
Birds are the easiest way for us to observe and connect with nature, no matter where you live. Whether it’s the humble pigeon in a city or a red-crested robin singing its heart out in the countryside, birds are everywhere.
Holly WilkinsPublished 3 years ago in Earth