The US National Marine Sanctuaries system is a collection of 15 (and counting) protected marine environments, similar to our national parks. From August 2 through 4, the Marine Sanctuaries are hosting a "get into your sanctuary" campaign, to highlight the work they do. We"re joining them by showing this humpback whale breaching the waters off the coast of Maui. The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is where many of these school-bus-sized whales gather in winter months to breed. But we"ll fly instead of swim there.
Cetacean Saturday
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The Crown Jewel of the North Atlantic
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Field of Light at Sensorio by Bruce Munro
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Time to count some birds
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The Pearl of Siberia
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A view fit for a queen
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Groundhog Day arrives—beyond a shadow of a doubt
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Chapel of St. Michel on Lake Serre-Ponçon, Hautes-Alpes, France
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Humpbacks return to the Inside Passage
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Where the bearded reedling sings
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Friendship Day in the City of Brotherly Love
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Cape Town at dusk
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Provence blooms with lavender at Sénanque Abbey
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Children at play for International Day of Friendship
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Tracking ships on the Day of the Seafarer
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A Latino art exhibition in Denver