In Dr. Nelson Mandela’s words, “I know of no political movement, no philosophy, and no ideology that does not agree with the peace parks concept as we see it going into fruition today. It is a concept that can be embraced by all. In a world beset by conflict and division, peace is one of...
Feb
10
Ancient Sahara Site Celebrated for World Wetlands Day
Tunis, Tunisia: A remote seasonal salt lake on the edge of the Sahara leads a list of 15 new Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance being declared in the country on World Wetlands Day, February 2.
Addax nasomaculatus, Chay-Bar Yotvata,...
Feb
02
Hailouoto is a small island with one thousand inhabitants, located in the far north of the Baltic Sea in Finland. During the winter the island is connected to the mainland by an eight kilometer ice road crossing the frozen Baltic Sea.
Local people are noticing the rapid changes in the weather...
Jan
31
If the oxymoronic notion of “jumbo shrimp” has ever tickled your fancy, it’s unlikely you’ll find anything humorous about Asian tiger shrimp, the non-native prawn that can grow over a foot (30 cm) in length. Previously reported in Gulf of Mexico waters off the coasts of Florida, Alabama,...
Dec
29
A unique ecosystem of plants, birds and monkeys thrives in the treetops of the rainforest. Nalini Nadkarni explores these treetop canopy worlds — and shares her findings with the world below, through dance, art and bold partnerships.
About Nalini Nadkarni
Dec
27
Sea Shepherd in the Galapagos
All photos by Christopher Bartlett
Since its discovery by Darwin, the Galapagos Archipelago has been synonymous with diversity, both marine and terrestrial, with 50 endemic species of fish, 28 endemic bird species, and unique tortoises, marine iguanas, sea lions,...
Nov
25
Credit Image created by Reto Stockli with the help of Alan Nelson, under the leadership of Fritz Hasler NASA Earth Observatory
Circling the Earth 16 times a day, 438 miles above the surface, satellite technology is revolutionizing earth science and how scientists are able understand the health of...
Sep
13
Phytoplankton are microscopic ocean plants that form the base of ocean ecosystems; they are so abundant that they are visible from space. Here, average chlorophyll from 1998 through 2006 is shown in green and indicates areas of high biological productivity. Courtesy SeaWiFS Project/NASA GSFC and...
Sep
12
