In the event of conflict between Washington and Tehran, the remote base Indian Ocean base of Diego Garcia would likely play a key role.

Whale sharks are one of the most beautiful and magnificent creatures on the planet. They are the largest shark, and also the largest fish in the ocean. Only a few species of whales are larger. At up ...

California’s Channel Islands, often called North America’s Galapagos ... On March 18, 2025, the NOAA-20 satellite’s VIIRS (Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite) captured a clear view of the ...

Nearly 200 years after Charles Darwin sailed through the Galapagos Islands on HMS Beagle, I boarded La Pinta, an expedition ship with 39 guests and 33 crew members — roughly the same soul count ...

When is the best time to visit the Galapagos Islands? As a bucket list destination for so many, the answer might be “anytime you can.” This archipelago in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of ...

Swimming alongside fellow travelers from the MS Santa Cruz II, I follow our naturalist guide, Henry, as he leads us along the rocky shore of Santa Fe Island’s Barrington ... The ship has Starlink ...

But as the view through sea salt-sprayed ... Tern as a base to do turtle surveys on East Island for days or weeks at a time. Scientists relied on satellite imagery and periodic cruises around ...

The Galápagos Islands are a fascinating archipelago where ... offers relaxation and beauty but also educates and inspires. GALAPAGOS, Ecuador – Everyone could hear the low bellows from the ...

one of the most remote islands in the Galapagos. In clear, deep blue water, thousands of creatures — fish, hammerhead sharks, marine iguanas — move in search of food. The 2021 collapse of ...

A satellite image of the Galápagos Islands' La Cumbre volcano shows lava seeping from the iguana-covered mountain days into an ongoing, months-long eruption. When you purchase through links on ...

The Galapagos Islands is doubling its entry fee for tourists. From August 2024, visitors from most countries will be required to pay $200 (€184), up from $100 (€92) currently. The Ecuadorian ...

The Galapagos are a UNESCO World Heritage site comprised of more than 100 islands. The islands, nicknamed a “living museum,” are home to many rare or endangered plants and animals. Only some ...