These swirling tendrils of phytoplankton might be Noctiluca scintillans—a type of marine dinoflagellate known to inhabit this area. Read More…
Weather Blog
Highlights of the environment and weather-related photo stories
Volcanoes, rainforests, and reefs abound in this tropical U.S. territory. Read More…
At the strait’s narrowest point, only 13 kilometers separate Europe and Africa. Read More…
Sea ice breaks up in the southern reaches of Canada’s Hudson Bay. Read More…
Smoke from the fires in Canada polluted the air and shrouded the Minneapolis skyline. Read More…
The long-lived cyclone is expected to make landfall near the border of India and Pakistan. Read More…
Calm waters off the Delmarva Peninsula appear as dark patches within gleaming areas of sunglint. Read More…
Two of the largest lakes in India’s Jammu and Kashmir region have declined in recent years, with implications for water security. Read More…
Ice breaking up off the Russian coast whirled at the whims of winds and currents. Read More…
