Tourists in a rowing boat with a tour guide on Lake Sandoval, Peruvian Rainforest, South America

Cormorant bird perched on a branch in Lake Sandoval , Peruvian Rainforest, South America

Lake Sandoval in the protected reserved zone Tambopata Peruvian Rainforest, South America

Lake Sandoval in the protected reserve zone Tambopata, Peruvian Rainforest, South America

Lake Sandoval, Peruvian Rainforest, South America

Palm trees at Lake Sandoval, Peruvian Rainforest, South America

Lake Sandoval in the protected reserve zone Tambo Pata, Peruvian Rain Forest, South America

Man in a rowing boat on Lake Sandoval, Peruvian Rainforest, South America

Man in boat at Lake Sandoval, Peruvian Rainforest, South America

Lake Sandoval in the protected reserved zone Tambopata, Peruvian Rainforest, South America

Palm trees reflected in the waters of Lake Sandoval, Peruvian Rainforest, South America

Reeds growing in the Okavango Delta in Botswana, Africa

Lake Sandoval, Peruvian Rainforest, South America

Lake Sandoval in the protected reserved zone Tambopata, Peruvian Rainforest, South America

Palm trees at Lake Sandova, Peruvian Rainforest, South America

Blacktip shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) hovers over pristine coral reef, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific

Pristine coral reef, mainly lettuce (scroll) coral (Turbinaria reniformis) and water surface, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, Caroline Islands, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean, Pacific

Tiny Red Goby (Pleurosicya sp) Two resting on coral. Mabul Island, Borneo, Malaysia (RR)

Pristine coral reef, Ailuk atol, Marshall Islands, Pacific

Split image of pristine coral reef and deserted island, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific

Split image of pristine coral reef and sky, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific

Split image of pristine coral reef and sky, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific

Split image of pristine coral reef and sky, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific

Pristine coral reef, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific

Sand dunes of Lencois Maranhenses National Park, Santo Amaro, Maranhao, Brazil, South America

Split image of pristine coral reef and sky, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific

Split image of pristine coral reef and sky, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific

Split image of pristine coral reef, surveyor and island, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific

Ox walks close to sand dunes of Lencois Maranhenses National Park, Santo Amaro, Maranhao, Brazil, South America

Split image of pristine coral reef and sky, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific

Free divers explore the pristine reef, Jaboan, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific

Shallow pristine coral reef, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific

Split image of pristine coral reef and sky, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific

Pristine coral reef and island, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, Caroline Islands, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean, Pacific

Split image of pristine coral reef and sky, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific

Pristine coral reef, Acropora spp., Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific

Split image of pristine coral reef and sky, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific

Sand dunes from Pequenos Lencois Maranhenses, between the ocean and Preguicas river, Barreirinhas, Maranhao, Brazil, South America

Split image of pristine coral reef and sky, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific

Metal railing on rocks at ocean

Palm tree at tranquil waterfront

Balcony overlooking tranquil ocean

Bench overlooking ocean cove

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.

Needle cuttlefish, Sepia aculeata, front view at night, Dumaguete, Negros Island, Philippines.

Nudibranch, Atlantis house reef, Dumaguete, Negros Island, Philippines.

Wave breaking over shallow coral reef, Ailuk atoll, Marshall Islands, Pacific

Nudibranch, Jorunna funebris, feeding on blue sponge, Haliclona sp., Monkey beach, Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines.

Reef octopus, Octopus cyanea, eye and siphon detail, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia

Starry night octopus, Octopus luteus, foraging on coral reef at night, Malapascua, Cebu, Philippines, Visayan Sea.

Common lionfish, Pterois volitans, blends in with a variety of soft corals and sponges, Cars, Dumaguete, Negros Island, Philippines.

Mandarinfish, Synchiropus splendidus, male, Malapascua, Cebu, Philippines, Visayan Sea.

Nudibranch, Chromodoris magnifica, Dumaguete, Negros Island, Philippines.

Horseshoe clam, Hippopus hippopus, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia

Saddled butterflyfish, Chaetodon ephippium, Namu atoll, Marshall Islands (N. Pacific).

Beaked Whale stranded on coral reef during low tide, Mesoplodon sp., Mili, Marshall Islands (N. Pacific)..

Split image of Smallspotted dart, Trachinotus baillonii, swimming along the sandy shore at dusk, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia

Pink anemonefish on sea anemone, Amphiprion periderion, Rongelap, Marshall Islands (N. Pacific).

Ornate ghost pipefish, Solenostomus paradoxus, Dumaguete, Negros Island, Philippines.

Dorid nudibranch, Glossodoris averni, La Laguna, Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines.

Broadband cuttlefish, Sepia latimanus, in sandy bottom, Gato Island, Cebu, Philippines.

Mushroom coral, Ctenactis sp., night, Dumaguete, Negros Island, Philippines.

Common lionfish, Pterois volitans, close-up, Sabang wreck, Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines.

Brown algae, Sargassum horneri and Undaria pinnatifida, Chusan, Ulleungdo, South Korea (East Sea or Sea of Japan).

Whitetip reef shark, Triaenodon obesus, Namu atoll, Marshall Islands (N. Pacific).

Red (Lace) coral, Distichopora violacea, feather stars, and juvenile gray reef shark, Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos, Ailuk atoll, Marshall Islands, Pacific

French angelfish, Pomacanthus paru, Ilha rata, Fernando de Noronha national marine sanctuary, Pernambuco, Brazil (S. Atlantic)

Fluted giant clam, Tridacna squamosa, siphon detail, Namu atoll, Marshall Islands (Pacific).

Giant clam, Tridacna gigas, siphon detail, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia

Coral reef during low tide in lagoon, Mili, Marshall Islands (N. Pacific).

Pink anemone fish, Amphiprion periderion, on magnificent sea anemone, Heteractis magnifica, Dumaguete, Negros, Philippines.

Bluefin trevally, Caranx melampygus, Ailuk atoll, Marshall Islands, Pacific

Clark's anemonefish, Amphiprion clarkii, unusual color variant, male, Dauin, Negros, Philippines..

Pink hydrocoral (lace coral), Stylaster sp., Namu atoll, Marshall Islands (N. Pacific).

Pair of wire coral gobies, Bryaninops yongei, on wire coral, Cirripathes anguina,Ailuk atoll, Marshall Islands, Pacific

Fan coral, Subergorgia sp., and diver silhouette against he sun, Namu atoll, Marshall Islands (N. Pacific).

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.

Family of false clown anemone fish, Amphiprion ocellaris, seeking refuge in sea anemone, Dumaguete, Negros Island, Philippines.

Family of false clown anemone fish, Amphiprion ocellaris, seeking refuge in sea anemone, Masaplod, Dumaguete, Negros Island, Philippines.

Reef wall covered with soft corals and gorgonians, mainly orange cup coral, Tubastrea faulkneri, Verde Island, Philippines.

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.

Palms and old pier in 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.

False clown anemone fish, Amphiprion ocellaris, Dauin, Dumaguete, Negros Island, Philippines.

Anemone fish, Amphiprion sp., Dumaguete, Negros Island, Philippines.

Family of false clown anemone fish, Amphiprion ocellaris, seeking refuge in sea anemone, Masaplod, Dumaguete, Negros Island, Philippines.

Characins or Piraputangas, Brycon hilarii, Balneario Municipal, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Pair of false clown anemonefish, Amphiprion ocellaris, in anemone, Daiun, Negros, Philippines.

Split image of the lush vegetation above and bellow water, Sucuri river, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Trees and tracks in snow, Paradise Valley; Mount Rainier National Park, Washington.

Characins or Piraputangas, Brycon hilarii, Balneario Municipal, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Characins or Piraputangas, Brycon hilarii, Balneario Municipal, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Characins or Piraputangas, Brycon hilarii, Balneario Municipal, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Characins or Piraputangas, Brycon hilarii, Balneario Municipal, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Feather star, possibly Oxycomanthus bennetti, West Escarceo, Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines.

Flowing water in river, Loisach, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Archway islands along the coast near Wharariki Beach, manuka and kanuka trees, Puponga Farm Track, South Island, New Zealand

Aerial view of the Awaroa Inlet with turquoise coloured sea, Abel Tasman National Park, South Island, New Zealand

Aerial view of the Awaroa Inlet, turquoise colour of the sea, Abel Tasman National Park, Tasman District, South Island, New Zealand

Idyllic stream course of the Lepenjica, a feeder of the Soca river, through the pristine beech forests in Tringlav national park, Gorenjska, Slovenia