Marine pollution Concept: Old glass bottles were left on the beach.
Plastic cup underwater, Aegean Sea, Greece, Halkidiki. Sea pollution.
An Abandoned - Discarded Plastic Bottle Trashes - Leftover Garbage Wastes - Debris Undersea Near to Sea Surface. Save Aquatic Life Coral Reef - International Marine Conservation. Indo Pacific Ocean.
A shallow coral reef has been bleached and destroyed by high sea surface temperatures in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. But, this tropical region still supports the greatest marine biodiversity on the planet.
Seen from above, a shallow coral reef, that was recently bleached by high temperatures, is already coming back to life. Bleached reefs can return to health if new coral larvae can recruit there.
Seen from above, a shallow coral reef, that was recently bleached by high temperatures, is already coming back to life. Bleached reefs can return to health if new coral larvae can recruit there.
A completely dead coral reef has yet to be recolonized by life in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Coral reefs can regenerate relatively quickly if far enough away from anthropogenic stresses.
Multiple types of bacteria make up black band disease which kills coral tissue. This is one of the many ways in which corals can be worn down and eventually killed off.
The Columbia River Gorge is a federally protected scenic area forming the boundary between Washington and Oregon. The scenic area is a popular area for hiking, biking, fishing, and water sports.
A variety of reef-building corals thrive on a shallow coral reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This region supports the greatest marine biodiversity on the planet and is a popular amongst scuba divers.
A Hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, swims near the ocean surface in Raja Ampat. This reptile is an endangered species, often sought for its meat and valuable shell.
Water lilies grow on the edge of a freshwater lake in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. These aquatic plants provide habitat for many species and thrive during the summer in shallow temperate habitats.
Forests of giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera, commonly grow in the cold waters along the coast of California. This marine algae reaches over 100 feet in height and provides habitat for many species.
A bleached coral colony stands out on a shallow reef flat in West Papua, Indonesia. Corals are susceptible to bleaching when water temperatures become too warm.
A blue sea star clings to a shallow reef in the waters near Alor, Indonesia. This remote region, part of the Lesser Sunda Islands, is known for both marine biological diversity and active volcanoes.