Nature & Wildlife
The graceful movements of animals showcase millions of years of evolutionary engineering, combining anatomy, physics and fluidity. From the effortless soar of an albatross across the Antarctic Ocean to the stealthy prowl of a big cat on the African savanna, nature’s biomechanics emphasize maximum beauty and efficiency.
Asia & The Pacific
Conservationists and ocean lovers: June 1 is our chance to step up and celebrate World Reef Day!
Antarctica & Arctic
American environmentalist, historian and novelist Wallace Stegner called our national parks “the best idea we ever had.” In 1983, he wrote: “National parks are … absolutely American, absolutely democratic, they reflect us at our best rather than our worst.”
Nature & Wildlife
Songs have power. That was never made clearer to me than when I recently read about some new discoveries involving the songs of animals. Songs can lead us to find rare wonders.
Conservation
Deep beneath the waters of the Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR) and atop a submerged volcano, an ancient coral reef was just discovered by an international group of scientists. It’s the first to be documented inside the protected area since it was established in 1998.
Asia & The Pacific
Across the world, there are about six thousand coral species. Some species grow in warm shallow waters near coastlines, and others thrive on the dark, cold seafloor of the open ocean.
Asia & The Pacific
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, is one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World for good reason. This vibrant marine wonderland stretches almost 1500 miles in length and hosts over 131,000 square miles of incredibly diverse coral ecosystems.
Asia & The Pacific
African safaris may have their flashy Big Five, but the Great Eight of Australia easily give those land mammals a run for their money. The Great Eight are the living icons of Great Barrier Reef marine life.
Travel Tips
It’s time to say farewell to 2020; and for many of us, we’re happy to do it—perhaps more so than for any other year we’ve ever experienced. For those smitten with wanderlust, 2020 was definitely the “year of lost travels” and missed opportunities for connecting with other people and cultures around the globe.
Nature & Wildlife
Since 1970, the annual Earth Day has been a time for us to reflect on the beautiful planet, the third from the sun, that we call home.
Asia & The Pacific
Ah, summer. Time to enjoy the long days of sunlight with outdoor picnics, paddling, and swims in lakes and pools. In this second season of the year, we take in lots of fresh air—and apply lots of sunscreen.
Videos
The Great Barrier Reef, a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site located on the northeast coast of Australia, was surprisingly absent in a report on climate change published earlier this year.
