Large heliostat EuroDish solar energy scientific research centre, Tabernas, Almeria, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Ionian Sea, Drymades Beach, with large scale tourist development construction building work in the distance, Albanian Riviera, Dhermi, Albania, Europe

Ionian Sea, Drymades Beach, with large scale tourist development construction building work in the distance, Albanian Riviera, Dhermi, Albania, Europe

Waves splashing against large rocks on the beach in Cathedral Cove, Coromandel, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Ionian Sea, Drymades Beach, with large scale tourist development construction building work in the distance, Albanian Riviera, Dhermi, Albania, Europe

Large rusted anchor from a shipwreck on rocky seashore, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Scenic view of a beach with a large rock formation, clear blue sky, and calm sea at Durdle Door, Jurassic Coast, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Gale force westerly winds build large waves in the Drake Passage, Antarctica, Polar Regions

A large red cargo ship in calm waters, close to the shoreline of a coastal city, Portugal

Large driftwood, English Bay and Kitsilano Beach in Autumn, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail throw among feeding whales in Southeast Alaska, United States of America

Waves swirling around large granite boulders and palm trees on Anse Source d'Argent, La Digue, Seychelles, Indian Ocean, Africa

Large waves, Clogher Strand, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Large waves, Clogher Strand, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Large waves, Clogher Strand, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Woman walking small dogs scared of a large playful Ridgeback on popular Playa Guiones surf beach, Guiones, Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Gale force westerly winds build large waves in the Drake Passage, Antarctica, Polar Regions

A serene beach scene featuring large rocky formations along the shore. The tide is low, revealing sandy areas and shallow water pools. The sky is partly cloudy, and the ocean waves gently lap at the beach.

Aerial view of tourists at the historic Sao Miguel Arcanjo lighthouse overlooking Nazare's stunning coastline with giant waves, enjoying spectacular views, Nazare, Oeste, Estremadura, Portugal, Europe

Bull southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) on South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean

Bull southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) on South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean

By-the-wind sailors (Velella velella), floating by the hundreds on the surface of the sea outside Newport Beach, California, United States of America, North America

Large waves breaking at North Reef, Lighthouse Bay, Exmouth, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Buildings along The Malecon bathed in soft evening sunlight with large waves crashing against the sea wall, The Malecon, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

High westerly winds build large waves in the Drake Passage, Antarctica, Polar Regions

High westerly winds build large waves in the Drake Passage, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Gale force westerly winds build large waves in the Drake Passage, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Saxholsbjarg cliff being hit by large waves, Iceland, Polar Regions

Saxholsbjarg cliff being hit by large waves, Iceland, Polar Regions

Saxholsbjarg cliff being hit by large waves, Iceland, Polar Regions

Gale force westerly winds build large waves in the Drake Passage, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Saxholsbjarg cliff being hit by large waves, Iceland, Polar Regions

Surfer on a large wave with Graciosa Island beyond, at the world class surf reef break known as San Juan, east of Famara in the north of the island, Famara, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic, Europe

Traditional fishing hauling nets, Nilavelli beach, near Trincomalee, Eastern province, Sri Lanka, Asia

After a week of high tides, storm surges and storm force winds, the sea front promenade of Aberystwyth in Wales has been devastated, with millions of £'s of damage. The crsahing waves punched a large hole in the sea wall and has collapsed Aberystwyth's iconic, Victorian promenade shelter, which has stood for over 100 years. This picture was taken on Wednesday 8th January, 2014, the day the council started to try and clear the thousands of tonnes of beach rubble off the sea front road.

Whitehaven harbour being completely overwhelmed by huge waves during the January 2014 period of storm surge, high tides and storm force winds. The coastline took a battering, damaging the harbour wall and eroding a large section of coastal cliff.

Whitehaven harbour during the January 2014 period of storm surge, high tides and storm force winds. The coastline took a battering, damaging the harbour wall and eroding a large section of coastal cliff.

After a week of high tides, storm surges and storm force winds, the sea front promenade of Aberystwyth in Wales has been devastated, with millions of £'s of damage. The crsahing waves punched a large hole in the sea wall and has collapsed Aberystwyth's iconic, Victorian promenade shelter, which has stood for over 100 years. This picture was taken on Wednesday 8th January, 2014, the day the council started to try and clear the thousands of tonnes of beach rubble off the sea front road.

After a week of high tides, storm surges and storm force winds, the sea front promenade of Aberystwyth in Wales has been devastated, with millions of £'s of damage. The crsahing waves punched a large hole in the sea wall and has collapsed Aberystwyth's iconic, Victorian promenade shelter, which has stood for over 100 years. This picture was taken on Wednesday 8th January, 2014, the day the council started to try and clear the thousands of tonnes of beach rubble off the sea front road.

Waves crashing off Parton near Whitehaven during the January 2014 period of storm surge, high tides and storm force winds. The coastline took a battering, damaging the harbour wall and eroding a large section of coastal cliff.

Whitehaven harbour during the January 2014 period of storm surge, high tides and storm force winds. The coastline took a battering, damaging the harbour wall and eroding a large section of coastal cliff.

A pair of Black browed Albatross, Thalassarche melanophrys, gliding over large waves, Drake Passage, Southern Ocean

France, Normandy, Manche (50), The Sea And Rocks Pointe De La Hague (Vauverville), Large Waves

Adult Southern Rockhopper Penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome) in the Falkland Islands. This is the smallest yellow-crested, black-and-white penguin in the genus Eudyptes. It reaches a length of 45-58 cm (18-23 in) and typically weighs 2-3.4 kg (4.4-7.5 lb), although there are records of exceptionally large rockhoppers weighing 5 kg (11 lbs). Their common name refers to the fact that unlike many other penguins which negotiate obstacles by sliding on their bellies or by awkward climbing using their flipper-like wings as aid, Rockhoppers will try to jump over boulders and across cracks. This behavior is by no means unique to this species however - at least the other "crested" penguins of the genus Eudyptes hop around rocks too. Southern Rockhopper Penguins have a global population of roughly 1 million pairs, perhaps a bit more. About two-thirds of the global population belongs to E. c. chrysocome which breeds on the Falkland Islands and on islands off Argentina and southern Chile. The Southern Rockhopper Penguin is classified as Vulnerable species by the IUCN.

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus / catodon) washed up dead north coast of Iceland.

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus / catodon) washed up dead with man standing by head for scale. North coast of Iceland.

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus / catodon) washed up dead north coast of Iceland.

Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) bowriding infront of large boat, Atlas Mountains, Gibraltar Strait, Africa.

Common dolphin (delphinus delphis) Common dolphins surfing in a large swell.Gulf of California.

Enormous waves behind freighter

High waves, splashing spray, lighthouse during storm, Porto, Portugal, Europe

Surf and waves, water flows after a big wave between stones back to the Atlantic Ocean, south coast, La Palma, Canary Islands, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Young man with sunglasses running from a high wave, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Drone shot, surf with big round stones on the beach of Rocha da Relva, Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal, Europe

Large wave, Porto Moniz, Madeira, Portugal, Europe

High waves crashing over the harbor wall, stormy seas on the Brittany coast, hurricane, Finistere, Brittany, France, Europe

Fishing boat in the Saigon River Delta, Vietnam

Sea shells on China Beach, Danang, Vietnam

Saigon River Delta, Vietnam

Fishing boats in the Saigon River Delta, Vietnam

These Butler Wash Petroglyphs along the San Juan river are excellent examples of Indian petroglyphs. The large, square-shouldered figures are believed to be Kachinas, or gods, who are given rank by the stripes over their heads and may be seen to be giving speeches by the sound waves marked beside their heads.

These Butler Wash Petroglyphs along the San Juan river are excellent examples of Indian petroglyphs. The large, square-shouldered figures are believed to be Kachinas, or gods, who are given rank by the stripes over their heads and may be seen to be giving speeches by the sound waves marked beside their heads.

Large ice block laying on the shores of Southern Iceland while waves crash on shore, Iceland

A Gannet Colony, Muriwai Beach, New Zealand

Waves Crashing By Lighthouse At Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, England, United Kingdom

Waves Crashing By Lighthouse At Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, England, United Kindgom

Waves Crashing By Lighthouse At Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, England, United Kingdom

Hawaii, United States Of America, Large Incoming Ocean Wave Breaking

Large waves crashing along the rugged coastline of the Na Pali Coast at Ke'e Beach; Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America

Stormy sky and the repeating view of the cement columns under the iconic Scripps Pier in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego; La Jolla, San Diego County, California, United States of America

Large ice block laying on the shores of Southern Iceland while waves crash on shore, Iceland

Waves Crashing By Lighthouse At Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, England, United Kingdom

Waves Crashing By Lighthouse At Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, England, United Kingdom

A Large Natural Arch Found At Ecola State Park, Cannon Beach, Oregon, United States Of America

Large Waves From The South Atlantic Ocean Pound The Shore Of Cape Good Hope, South Africa

Split Rock Lighthouse with large waves on Lake Superior; Minnesota, United States of America

Large wave on the ocean off the West coast of Oahu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States of America

A Gannet Colony, Muriwai Beach, New Zealand

A Large Wave Breaks And Crashes Against The Shore In Front Of A Lighthouse, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, England

Cape Disappointment Light with large waves crashing in onto the beach below, Cape Disappointment; Washington, United States of America

Large Wave Crashing At The Coast With A Lighthouse At The End Of A Pier, Amble, Northumberland, England

Large Waves Splashing Up To A Lighthouse, Grand Marais, Minnesota, United States Of America

Pacific Ocean And Coast Of Oregon With A Large Rock At Sunset, Oregon, United States Of America

Hawaii, Oahu, Large Powerful, White Wave On Northshore.

Grand Marais, Minnesota, United States Of America; Large Waves By The Shore In Lake Superior In Winter

Rough seas, large curling waves and cloudy sky

Hawaii, Side distant view of dramatic big waves curling and crashing, whitewash

Large ocean waves crashing along the Na Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America

Large ocean wave crashes into rock along the Na Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America

Large ocean wave crashes into rock along the Na Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America

Large ocean wave crashes into rock along the Na Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America

Hawaii, Oahu, Aimee shore break, big waves

Hawaii, Oahu, North Shore, Wild and crashing winter waves.

Turbulent shorebreak waves with whitewash.

Hawaii, Waves crash in the morning light.