Mauritius, scenic in the North West region of the island

Tropical rainforest scenery on State Highway 43 (Forgotten World Highway), Taranaki Region, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Plockton, North West Highlands, Highlands Region, Scotland, UK, Europe

Paddy field rice farming terraces, Ella, Badulla District, Uva Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Landscape overview, Hurulu Eco Park biosphere reserve, Habarana, Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka, Asia

Fern in the tropical rainforest surrounding Pupu Springs (Te Waikoropupu Springs), Golden Bay, Tasman Region, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

View of Vinales Valley at dawn from grounds of Hotel Los Jasmines showing limestone hills known as Mogotes characteristic of the region, near Vinales, Pinar Del Rio, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

View of Vinales Valley at dawn from grounds of Hotel Los Jasmines showing limestone hills known as Mogotes characteristic of the region, near Vinales, Pinar Del Rio, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Forest-covered limestone islands surround a gorgeous lagoon in a remote part of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle and is a popular destination for scuba divers and snorkelers.

Soft corals, sponges, and other invertebrates compete for space on a beautiful reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life.

Limestone islands surround a beautiful lagoon in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle due to its extraordinary marine biodiversity.

Woman and man admiring the beaches of Arrecifes, Tayrona National Natural Park, Department of Magdalena, Caribbean Region, Colombia, South America

Drying fish in Vung Tau, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

A small pod of killer whales (Orcinus orca) off Ascension Island in the Tropical Atlantic Ocean, South Atlantic Ocean

Bungalows of Ecohabs hotel overlooking the Carnaval beach, Tayrona National Natural Park, Department of Magdalena, Caribbean Region, Colombia, South America

Beaches of Arrecifes, Tayrona National Natural Park, Department of Magdalena, Caribbean Region, Colombia, South America

Adult Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Las Terrazas, Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve, Artemisa Province, Cuba, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Tourist tour boats moored on the Pute River in this karst limestone region, Ramman-Rammang, Maros Pangkep Geopark, UNESCO Global Geopark, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A beautiful set of tiny tunicates grows on a reef in Indonesia.This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life.

A venomous stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) camouflages itself in sand in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity.

A flathead fish camouflages itself in the sandy seafloor of Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity.

A shortfin lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) lays on the seafloor waiting for prey to swim near in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life.

A Black-finned snake eel (Ophichthus cephalozona) pokes its head out of a sandy seafloor in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life.

Aerial of the Congo River, Mbandaka, Equateur province, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa

Monument depicting indigenous Tairona people on the seaside promenade of Santa Marta, department of Magdalena, Caribbean Region, Colombia, South America

Swarm of wasps (Angiopolybia pallens) and nest in the forest, French Guiana, Overseas department and region of France, French Guiana, South America

Ruined cells of penal colony on Ile Saint-Joseph, Iles du Salut (Islands of Salvation), French Guiana, Overseas department and region of France, French Guiana, South America

A beautiful nudibranch (Hypselodoris bullockii) crawls slowly across a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life.

A beautiful starfish (Linckia laevigata) lays on a thriving reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life.

A live sundial shell (Architectonica perspectiva) crawls across the seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity.

A pair of Ceylon nudibranchs (Gymnodoris ceylonica) mate on a sandy slope in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity.

Abstract of a mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) growing on a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life.

A colorful nudibranch (Nembrotha kubaryana) crawls slowly across a reef near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life.

Acoel flatworms cover a coral colony on a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, tropical region is home to extraordinary marine biodiversity.

Detail of a mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) on a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, tropical region is home to extraordinary marine biodiversity.

A well-camouflaged devil scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) waits to ambush prey on a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, tropical region is home to extraordinary marine biodiversity.

Boat trip on Kourou River, French Guiana, Overseas department and region of France, French Guiana, South America

Ruined cells of penal colony on Ile Saint-Joseph, Iles du Salut (Islands of Salvation), French Guiana, Overseas department and region of France, French Guiana, South America

Ruined cells of penal colony on Ile Saint-Joseph, Iles du Salut (Islands of Salvation), French Guiana, Overseas department and region of France, French Guiana, South America

Manufacturing of cigars, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic Ocean, Europe

A tiny cleaner shrimp removes parasites from a Black-finned snake eel (Ophichthus cephalozona) on a sandy seafloor in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life.

A stargazer fish (Uranoscopus sulphureus) camouflages itself in sand in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity.

An unusual sea star (Linckia laevigata) clings to a diverse reef near the island of Bangka, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life.

Morning light shines on a beautiful limestone island in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle due to its incredible marine biodiversity. It is a popular destination for scuba divers and snorkelers.

Angry brown capuchin monkey (Cebus apella) (Sapajus apella) on tree, Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata Province, Madre de Dios, Peru, South America

Three yellow-spotted river turtles (Podocnemis unifilis) on wooden branch on Lake Sandoval, Tambopata National Reserve near Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata Province, Madre de Dios Region, Peru, South America

Bay of Taganga near Santa Marta, department of Magdalena, Caribbean Region, Colombia, South America

Climbing to an observation post over the forest canopy, French Guiana, Overseas department and region of France, French Guiana, South America

Frog in the forest, French Guiana, Overseas department and region of France, French Guiana, South America

Balos Lagoon Beach and Cape Tigani, elevated view, Gramvousa Peninsula, Chania Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Adult flame-backed fiddler crab (Tubuca flammulain), Porosus Creek, Frederick Harbor, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Corals grow on a shallow reef in Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity.

Sunlight sparkles through a table coral (Acropora sp.) in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity.

A colorful crinoid clings to a coral reef slope in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity.

A camouflaged horned flathead (Thysanophrys carbunculus) lays hidden on a sandy slope near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life.

A stargazer fish (Uranoscopus sulphureus) camouflages itself in sand in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity.

Crinoids cling to a large sponge on a healthy coral reef near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life.

An ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) hovers above a coral reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, tropical region is home to extraordinary marine biodiversity.

Detail of a colonial tunicate growing on a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, tropical region is home to extraordinary marine biodiversity.

A tiny shrimp (Periclimenes soror) lives on a pin-cushion starfish in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, tropical region is home to extraordinary marine biodiversity.

Limestone islands surround a beautiful lagoon in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle due to its extraordinary marine biodiversity.

Rugged and remote, limestone islands rise around a beautiful lagoon seascape in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle due to its incredible marine biodiversity. It is a popular destination for scuba divers and snor

Monument depicting indigenous Tairona people on the seaside promenade of Santa Marta, department of Magdalena, Caribbean Region, Colombia, South America

An adult red-footed booby (Sula sula), in its white color morph plumage in flight over the ocean in Palau, Micronesia, Pacific

Aerial view of Balos Lagoon, Balos Beach and Cape Tigani, Gramvousa Peninsula, Chania Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Tropical spices and beans sold at a local market in Hanoi, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Beautiful soft coral colonies grow on a healthy coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity.

Rugged limestone islands surround a gorgeous lagoon in a remote part of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle and is a popular destination for scuba divers and snorkelers.

A diverse array of corals grow in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity.

Detail of an encrusting sponge growing on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity.

Detail of a mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity.

A venomous scorpionfish is found on a healthy coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity.

Detail of a colorful giant clam (Tridacna squamosa) growing on a reef near Alor in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia. This remote tropical region is home to extraordinary marine biodiversity. near Alor in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia.

Detail of a coral colony in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, tropical region is home to extraordinary marine biodiversity.

A pycnogonid, or sea spider, crawls along the mucky seafloor of Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity.

Detail of a large coral polyp in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity.

A Papuan scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis papuensis) lies on a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, tropical region is home to extraordinary marine biodiversity.

A hermit crab crawls across a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, tropical region is home to extraordinary marine biodiversity.

Adult pied butcherbirds (Cracticus nigrogularis), taking flight in Vansittart Bay, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

A view of Koh Panyee, one of the region's typical Muslim villages, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Les chutes de Carbert, Basse-Terre region, Guadeloupe, French Antilles, West Indies, Central America

Beach, Capesterre region, Ile de Marie-Galante, French Antilles, West Indies, Central America

Beach of Cayo Guillermo, Cayo Coco, Region of Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, Central America

Beach of Cayo Guillermo, Cayo Coco, Region of Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, Central America

Beach of Cayo Guillermo, Cayo Coco, Region of Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, Central America

Adult Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) fluke-up dive at sunset in the mid-riff region of the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico. (Restricted Resolution - pls contact us)

Adult Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) fluke-up dive at sunset in the mid-riff region of the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico. (Restricted Resolution - pls contact us)

Assorted Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) teeth from lower jaws of beached Sperm Whales in the mid-riff region of the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.

Young Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) spy-hopping (note the sloughing skin) in the mid-riff region of the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.

Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) surfacing in the mid-riff region of the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.

Eight-inch tooth from lower right mandible (jawbone) of an adult bull Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) in the mid-riff region of the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.

Eight-inch tooth from lower right mandible (jawbone) of an adult bull Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) in the mid-riff region of the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.

Sub-adult Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) surfacing (note the peeling skin) near Isla San Pedro Martir in the midriff region of the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico

CT measures (9'8") the lower right mandible (jawbone) of an adult bull Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) in the mid-riff region of the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico. Model released.

Aerial view of Punta Allen Sian Ka'an Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Red lagoon near Boca Paila Bridge. In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means Origin of the Sky. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It provides a habitat for a remarkably rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region's characteristic terrestrial vertebrates, which cohabit in the diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system. Along its roughly 120 kilometres of coastline, the property covers over 400,000 hectares of land ranging from sea level to only ten m.a.s.l. The property boasts diverse tropical forests, palm savannah, one of the most pristine wetlands in the region, lagoons, extensive mangrove stands, as well as sandy beaches and dunes. The 120,000 hectares of marine area protect a valuable part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and seagrass beds in the shallow bays. The lush green of the forests and the many shades of blue of the lagoons and the Caribbean Sea under a wide sky offer fascinating visual impressions.

Aerial view of Punta Allen Sian Ka'an Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Red lagoon near Boca Paila Bridge. In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means Origin of the Sky. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It provides a habitat for a remarkably rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region's characteristic terrestrial vertebrates, which cohabit in the diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system. Along its roughly 120 kilometres of coastline, the property covers over 400,000 hectares of land ranging from sea level to only ten m.a.s.l. The property boasts diverse tropical forests, palm savannah, one of the most pristine wetlands in the region, lagoons, extensive mangrove stands, as well as sandy beaches and dunes. The 120,000 hectares of marine area protect a valuable part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and seagrass beds in the shallow bays. The lush green of the forests and the many shades of blue of the lagoons and the Caribbean Sea under a wide sky offer fascinating visual impressions.

Aerial view of Punta Allen Sian Ka'an Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Red lagoon near Boca Paila Bridge. In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means Origin of the Sky. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It provides a habitat for a remarkably rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region's characteristic terrestrial vertebrates, which cohabit in the diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system. Along its roughly 120 kilometres of coastline, the property covers over 400,000 hectares of land ranging from sea level to only ten m.a.s.l. The property boasts diverse tropical forests, palm savannah, one of the most pristine wetlands in the region, lagoons, extensive mangrove stands, as well as sandy beaches and dunes. The 120,000 hectares of marine area protect a valuable part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and seagrass beds in the shallow bays. The lush green of the forests and the many shades of blue of the lagoons and the Caribbean Sea under a wide sky offer fascinating visual impressions.

Aerial view of Punta Allen Sian Ka'an Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means Origin of the Sky. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It provides a habitat for a remarkably rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region's characteristic terrestrial vertebrates, which cohabit in the diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system. Along its roughly 120 kilometres of coastline, the property covers over 400,000 hectares of land ranging from sea level to only ten m.a.s.l. The property boasts diverse tropical forests, palm savannah, one of the most pristine wetlands in the region, lagoons, extensive mangrove stands, as well as sandy beaches and dunes. The 120,000 hectares of marine area protect a valuable part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and seagrass beds in the shallow bays. The lush green of the forests and the many shades of blue of the lagoons and the Caribbean Sea under a wide sky offer fascinating visual impressions.

Gran Cenote de Tulum in Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Mexico. There are thousands of cenotes dotted all over Mexico���s Yucatan Peninsula, and their existence is as much a defining characteristic of the region as is the distinct geological feature from which they result. Once revered by the ancient Mayans as sacred wells, they are now magnets for tourists, adventurers, and explorers alike.