Sannikov Land was one of the greatest myths of Arctic geography and remaining fascinating to this day. Yakov Sannikov was the first one to report the island’s existence in 1810. Sannikov was …
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Located in the Yucatan Peninsula – a Central American nation with a Caribbean vibe – Belize is bordered by Mexico in the north and Guatemala to the west. This tiny country is only 14,270 square miles wide. But aside from its small size, Belize is home to the largest barrier reef in…
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Tucked away at the corner of the Indian Ocean, with glittering turquoise waters and bordered by ancient jungle. The tiny secluded islands of Andaman with its sun-toasted beaches are far-flung and one perfect escape. Till today, this jewel of Indian Ocean has sustained the raw…
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Jellyfish have been around for at least 500 million years, older than dinosaurs and even trees. Over millions of years, they and other plants and animals evolved into precisely calibrated and balanced parts of an ecological tapestry. As humans continue to disrupt these interdependent…
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Long ago, the ocean was prohibited territory. Freediving puts public into a state where all of a sudden people realize how important and crucial it is to save it, be a part of it and not destroy it. That was the elemental message the movie “Dolphin Man” was trying to deliver. Nearly three years …
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A virgin nature in all its might, Lake Baikal is a destination packed with jaw-dropping scenery, ancient mysteries, and natural wonders. Located in a remote corner of southeastern Siberia near the Mongolian border, this huge lake in the shape of a crescent stretching from southwest to northeast…
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Despite its clear origin in fiction, many people over the centuries have claimed that there must be some truth behind the myths, speculating about where Atlantis would be found. Countless Atlantis «experts» have located the lost continent all around the world based on the same set…
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Pete Willcox was shocked beyond measure; he heard a loud bang while he was fast asleep on the deck of his ship. Everything was suddenly pitch black and metal fragments were scattered everywhere. Willcox immediately got up to find the cause of the loud sound. He assumed the sound…
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It was their sun-bleached skeletons, especially a high number of whale and seal carcasses, and the remains of thousands of shipwrecks scattered all over the shores that gave the coastline its name. Stretching 500 kilometers between the old German colonial town of Swakopmund in the South and the Angolan border in the North and…
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What comes to mind when you hear Colombia? Most people must have imagined the legendary drug dealer, Pablo Escobar. It turns out that if you look for the background of this man, there is one very interesting thing. Namely, Malpelo Island which became his hometown. Malpelo Island is a paradise in…
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In the animal world, communication is one of the most vital aspects as it is unlikely that many species would survive or live long healthy lives without it. However, it can be challenging for creatures who live in the ocean. Underwater, light and odours do not travel well, making…
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