EXPLORE THE OCEAN IN 24 HOURS

[Judi Lynn]

EXPLORE THE OCEAN IN 24 HOURS
TAKE A TRIP AROUND OUR FRAGILE BLUE WORLD.
WRITTEN BYELAINA ZACHOS



12 p.m. Great Australian Bight

Around noon, overhead sunlight breaks through the teal surf of the Great Australian Bight off the mainland's southern coast. A cluster of sea lions weaves through the marine greenery, likely searching for a lunch of southern bluefin tuna. Years of heavy fishing have decreased the amount of prey available to the sea lions in recent years, though a growing coalition of conservation groups, industry representatives, and governments is working to restore ocean habitats through creation of marine protected areas, science-based catch management, new technologies, and other practices.

PHOTOGRAPH BY DAVID DOUBILET, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CREATIVE.

Images at:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/proof/2017/12/rolex-oceans-24-hours/

[Ohiogal]

1. Absolutely magnificent

We really need to be good stewards of this big blue marble.