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  • Sea Lions And Seal In La Jolla California
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    Sea Lions And Seal In La Jolla California
    A group of sea lions is on the rocky shoreline of La Jolla, California, on july 17, 2025. La Jolla is world-renowned for its sea lion and seal colonies, attracting nature lovers, wildlife photographers, and tourists. (Photo by Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto)

     

  • NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
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    NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
    Large amounts of Sargassum seaweed washed up on Mamitas Beach in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo state, Mexico on August 19, 2018. Sargassum—a brown seaweed that lives in the open ocean—has overwhelmed shorelines along the East Coast of the United States, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Researchers say that the Sargassum outbreak started in 2011, but it has become worse over the years and could cause a serious environmental disaster. As the Sargassum is cleaned up on the shorelines, in a matter of days the shorelines are once again filled. When the Sargassum seaweed lands and starts to decompose, a toxic hydrogen sulfide gas is released, spreading an unpleasant odor and potentially causing adverse health effects. Apart from being an annoyance for tourists, Sargassum also affects oxygen levels in the water, brings contaminants and other microorganisms to the beach, changes the ecological balance of coral and causes beach erosion when its removed in such large quantities. There are several factors that could explain the proliferation of Sargassum in recent years. These include the rise of sea temperatures, the change of sea currents due to climate change and nutrients dumped into the ocean from farming and deforestation around the world. (Photo by Bénédicte Desrus/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 23956056
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  • NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
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    NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
    A Catamaran is surrounded by large amounts of Sargassum seaweed that washed up on Mamitas Beach in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo state, Mexico on August 19, 2018. Sargassum—a brown seaweed that lives in the open ocean—has overwhelmed shorelines along the East Coast of the United States, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Researchers say that the Sargassum outbreak started in 2011, but it has become worse over the years and could cause a serious environmental disaster. As the Sargassum is cleaned up on the shorelines, in a matter of days the shorelines are once again filled. When the Sargassum seaweed lands and starts to decompose, a toxic hydrogen sulfide gas is released, spreading an unpleasant odor and potentially causing adverse health effects. Apart from being an annoyance for tourists, Sargassum also affects oxygen levels in the water, brings contaminants and other microorganisms to the beach, changes the ecological balance of coral and causes beach erosion when its removed in such large quantities. There are several factors that could explain the proliferation of Sargassum in recent years. These include the rise of sea temperatures, the change of sea currents due to climate change and nutrients dumped into the ocean from farming and deforestation around the world. (Photo by Bénédicte Desrus/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 23956009
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  • NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
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    NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
    Large amounts of Sargassum seaweed washed up on Mamitas Beach in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo state, Mexico on August 19, 2018. Sargassum—a brown seaweed that lives in the open ocean—has overwhelmed shorelines along the East Coast of the United States, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Researchers say that the Sargassum outbreak started in 2011, but it has become worse over the years and could cause a serious environmental disaster. As the Sargassum is cleaned up on the shorelines, in a matter of days the shorelines are once again filled. When the Sargassum seaweed lands and starts to decompose, a toxic hydrogen sulfide gas is released, spreading an unpleasant odor and potentially causing adverse health effects. Apart from being an annoyance for tourists, Sargassum also affects oxygen levels in the water, brings contaminants and other microorganisms to the beach, changes the ecological balance of coral and causes beach erosion when its removed in such large quantities. There are several factors that could explain the proliferation of Sargassum in recent years. These include the rise of sea temperatures, the change of sea currents due to climate change and nutrients dumped into the ocean from farming and deforestation around the world. (Photo by Bénédicte Desrus/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 23955923
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  • NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
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    NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
    Large amounts of Sargassum seaweed washed up on Mamitas Beach in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo state, Mexico on August 19, 2018. Sargassum—a brown seaweed that lives in the open ocean—has overwhelmed shorelines along the East Coast of the United States, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Researchers say that the Sargassum outbreak started in 2011, but it has become worse over the years and could cause a serious environmental disaster. As the Sargassum is cleaned up on the shorelines, in a matter of days the shorelines are once again filled. When the Sargassum seaweed lands and starts to decompose, a toxic hydrogen sulfide gas is released, spreading an unpleasant odor and potentially causing adverse health effects. Apart from being an annoyance for tourists, Sargassum also affects oxygen levels in the water, brings contaminants and other microorganisms to the beach, changes the ecological balance of coral and causes beach erosion when its removed in such large quantities. There are several factors that could explain the proliferation of Sargassum in recent years. These include the rise of sea temperatures, the change of sea currents due to climate change and nutrients dumped into the ocean from farming and deforestation around the world. (Photo by Bénédicte Desrus/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 23955896
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  • NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
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    NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
    Large amounts of Sargassum seaweed washed up on Mamitas Beach in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo state, Mexico on August 19, 2018. Sargassum—a brown seaweed that lives in the open ocean—has overwhelmed shorelines along the East Coast of the United States, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Researchers say that the Sargassum outbreak started in 2011, but it has become worse over the years and could cause a serious environmental disaster. As the Sargassum is cleaned up on the shorelines, in a matter of days the shorelines are once again filled. When the Sargassum seaweed lands and starts to decompose, a toxic hydrogen sulfide gas is released, spreading an unpleasant odor and potentially causing adverse health effects. Apart from being an annoyance for tourists, Sargassum also affects oxygen levels in the water, brings contaminants and other microorganisms to the beach, changes the ecological balance of coral and causes beach erosion when its removed in such large quantities. There are several factors that could explain the proliferation of Sargassum in recent years. These include the rise of sea temperatures, the change of sea currents due to climate change and nutrients dumped into the ocean from farming and deforestation around the world. (Photo by Bénédicte Desrus/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 23955958
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  • NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
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    NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
    Workers remove Sargassum seaweed at Mamitas Beach in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo state, Mexico on August 19, 2018. Sargassum—a brown seaweed that lives in the open ocean—has overwhelmed shorelines along the East Coast of the United States, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Researchers say that the Sargassum outbreak started in 2011, but it has become worse over the years and could cause a serious environmental disaster. As the Sargassum is cleaned up on the shorelines, in a matter of days the shorelines are once again filled. When the Sargassum seaweed lands and starts to decompose, a toxic hydrogen sulfide gas is released, spreading an unpleasant odor and potentially causing adverse health effects. Apart from being an annoyance for tourists, Sargassum also affects oxygen levels in the water, brings contaminants and other microorganisms to the beach, changes the ecological balance of coral and causes beach erosion when its removed in such large quantities. There are several factors that could explain the proliferation of Sargassum in recent years. These include the rise of sea temperatures, the change of sea currents due to climate change and nutrients dumped into the ocean from farming and deforestation around the world. (Photo by Bénédicte Desrus/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 23956000
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  • NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
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    NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
    A young girl swims on a beach full of Sargassum seaweed in Mamitas Beach in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo state, Mexico on August 19, 2018. Sargassum—a brown seaweed that lives in the open ocean—has overwhelmed shorelines along the East Coast of the United States, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Researchers say that the Sargassum outbreak started in 2011, but it has become worse over the years and could cause a serious environmental disaster. As the Sargassum is cleaned up on the shorelines, in a matter of days the shorelines are once again filled. When the Sargassum seaweed lands and starts to decompose, a toxic hydrogen sulfide gas is released, spreading an unpleasant odor and potentially causing adverse health effects. Apart from being an annoyance for tourists, Sargassum also affects oxygen levels in the water, brings contaminants and other microorganisms to the beach, changes the ecological balance of coral and causes beach erosion when its removed in such large quantities. There are several factors that could explain the proliferation of Sargassum in recent years. These include the rise of sea temperatures, the change of sea currents due to climate change and nutrients dumped into the ocean from farming and deforestation around the world. (Photo by Bénédicte Desrus/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 23955883
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  • NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
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    NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
    Workers remove Sargassum seaweed at Mamitas Beach in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo state, Mexico on August 19, 2018. Sargassum—a brown seaweed that lives in the open ocean—has overwhelmed shorelines along the East Coast of the United States, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Researchers say that the Sargassum outbreak started in 2011, but it has become worse over the years and could cause a serious environmental disaster. As the Sargassum is cleaned up on the shorelines, in a matter of days the shorelines are once again filled. When the Sargassum seaweed lands and starts to decompose, a toxic hydrogen sulfide gas is released, spreading an unpleasant odor and potentially causing adverse health effects. Apart from being an annoyance for tourists, Sargassum also affects oxygen levels in the water, brings contaminants and other microorganisms to the beach, changes the ecological balance of coral and causes beach erosion when its removed in such large quantities. There are several factors that could explain the proliferation of Sargassum in recent years. These include the rise of sea temperatures, the change of sea currents due to climate change and nutrients dumped into the ocean from farming and deforestation around the world. (Photo by Bénédicte Desrus/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 23956036
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  • NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
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    NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
    Children play on the beach full of Sargassum seaweed in Mamitas Beach in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo state, Mexico on August 19, 2018. Sargassum—a brown seaweed that lives in the open ocean—has overwhelmed shorelines along the East Coast of the United States, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Researchers say that the Sargassum outbreak started in 2011, but it has become worse over the years and could cause a serious environmental disaster. As the Sargassum is cleaned up on the shorelines, in a matter of days the shorelines are once again filled. When the Sargassum seaweed lands and starts to decompose, a toxic hydrogen sulfide gas is released, spreading an unpleasant odor and potentially causing adverse health effects. Apart from being an annoyance for tourists, Sargassum also affects oxygen levels in the water, brings contaminants and other microorganisms to the beach, changes the ecological balance of coral and causes beach erosion when its removed in such large quantities. There are several factors that could explain the proliferation of Sargassum in recent years. These include the rise of sea temperatures, the change of sea currents due to climate change and nutrients dumped into the ocean from farming and deforestation around the world. (Photo by Bénédicte Desrus/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 23955949
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  • NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
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    NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
    Children play on the beach full of Sargassum seaweed in Mamitas Beach in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo state, Mexico on August 19, 2018. Sargassum—a brown seaweed that lives in the open ocean—has overwhelmed shorelines along the East Coast of the United States, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Researchers say that the Sargassum outbreak started in 2011, but it has become worse over the years and could cause a serious environmental disaster. As the Sargassum is cleaned up on the shorelines, in a matter of days the shorelines are once again filled. When the Sargassum seaweed lands and starts to decompose, a toxic hydrogen sulfide gas is released, spreading an unpleasant odor and potentially causing adverse health effects. Apart from being an annoyance for tourists, Sargassum also affects oxygen levels in the water, brings contaminants and other microorganisms to the beach, changes the ecological balance of coral and causes beach erosion when its removed in such large quantities. There are several factors that could explain the proliferation of Sargassum in recent years. These include the rise of sea temperatures, the change of sea currents due to climate change and nutrients dumped into the ocean from farming and deforestation around the world. (Photo by Bénédicte Desrus/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 23955944
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  • NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
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    NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
    Workers remove Sargassum seaweed at Mamitas Beach in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo state, Mexico on August 19, 2018. Sargassum—a brown seaweed that lives in the open ocean—has overwhelmed shorelines along the East Coast of the United States, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Researchers say that the Sargassum outbreak started in 2011, but it has become worse over the years and could cause a serious environmental disaster. As the Sargassum is cleaned up on the shorelines, in a matter of days the shorelines are once again filled. When the Sargassum seaweed lands and starts to decompose, a toxic hydrogen sulfide gas is released, spreading an unpleasant odor and potentially causing adverse health effects. Apart from being an annoyance for tourists, Sargassum also affects oxygen levels in the water, brings contaminants and other microorganisms to the beach, changes the ecological balance of coral and causes beach erosion when its removed in such large quantities. There are several factors that could explain the proliferation of Sargassum in recent years. These include the rise of sea temperatures, the change of sea currents due to climate change and nutrients dumped into the ocean from farming and deforestation around the world. (Photo by Bénédicte Desrus/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 23955914
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  • NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
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    NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
    Large amounts of Sargassum seaweed washed up on Mamitas Beach in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo state, Mexico on August 19, 2018. Sargassum—a brown seaweed that lives in the open ocean—has overwhelmed shorelines along the East Coast of the United States, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Researchers say that the Sargassum outbreak started in 2011, but it has become worse over the years and could cause a serious environmental disaster. As the Sargassum is cleaned up on the shorelines, in a matter of days the shorelines are once again filled. When the Sargassum seaweed lands and starts to decompose, a toxic hydrogen sulfide gas is released, spreading an unpleasant odor and potentially causing adverse health effects. Apart from being an annoyance for tourists, Sargassum also affects oxygen levels in the water, brings contaminants and other microorganisms to the beach, changes the ecological balance of coral and causes beach erosion when its removed in such large quantities. There are several factors that could explain the proliferation of Sargassum in recent years. These include the rise of sea temperatures, the change of sea currents due to climate change and nutrients dumped into the ocean from farming and deforestation around the world. (Photo by Bénédicte Desrus/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 23955906
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  • NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
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    NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
    Workers remove Sargassum seaweed at Soliman Bay Beach, Tulum, Quintana Roo state, Mexico on August 17, 2018. Sargassum—a brown seaweed that lives in the open ocean—has overwhelmed shorelines along the East Coast of the United States, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Researchers say that the Sargassum outbreak started in 2011, but it has become worse over the years and could cause a serious environmental disaster. As the Sargassum is cleaned up on the shorelines, in a matter of days the shorelines are once again filled. When the Sargassum seaweed lands and starts to decompose, a toxic hydrogen sulfide gas is released, spreading an unpleasant odor and potentially causing adverse health effects. Apart from being an annoyance for tourists, Sargassum also affects oxygen levels in the water, brings contaminants and other microorganisms to the beach, changes the ecological balance of coral and causes beach erosion when its removed in such large quantities. There are several factors that could explain the proliferation of Sargassum in recent years. These include the rise of sea temperatures, the change of sea currents due to climate change and nutrients dumped into the ocean from farming and deforestation around the world. (Photo by Bénédicte Desrus/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 23950955
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  • NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
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    NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
    Boats are surrounded by large amounts of Sargassum seaweed that washed up on Playa Pescadores Beach in Tulum, Quintana Roo state, Mexico on August 17, 2018. Sargassum—a brown seaweed that lives in the open ocean—has overwhelmed shorelines along the East Coast of the United States, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Researchers say that the Sargassum outbreak started in 2011, but it has become worse over the years and could cause a serious environmental disaster. As the Sargassum is cleaned up on the shorelines, in a matter of days the shorelines are once again filled. When the Sargassum seaweed lands and starts to decompose, a toxic hydrogen sulfide gas is released, spreading an unpleasant odor and potentially causing adverse health effects. Apart from being an annoyance for tourists, Sargassum also affects oxygen levels in the water, brings contaminants and other microorganisms to the beach, changes the ecological balance of coral and causes beach erosion when its removed in such large quantities. There are several factors that could explain the proliferation of Sargassum in recent years. These include the rise of sea temperatures, the change of sea currents due to climate change and nutrients dumped into the ocean from farming and deforestation around the world. (Photo by Bénédicte Desrus/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 23950828
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  • NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
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    NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
    Workers remove Sargassum seaweed at Gran Bahia Principe Beach near Tulum, Quintana Roo state, Mexico on August 17, 2018. Sargassum—a brown seaweed that lives in the open ocean—has overwhelmed shorelines along the East Coast of the United States, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Researchers say that the Sargassum outbreak started in 2011, but it has become worse over the years and could cause a serious environmental disaster. As the Sargassum is cleaned up on the shorelines, in a matter of days the shorelines are once again filled. When the Sargassum seaweed lands and starts to decompose, a toxic hydrogen sulfide gas is released, spreading an unpleasant odor and potentially causing adverse health effects. Apart from being an annoyance for tourists, Sargassum also affects oxygen levels in the water, brings contaminants and other microorganisms to the beach, changes the ecological balance of coral and causes beach erosion when its removed in such large quantities. There are several factors that could explain the proliferation of Sargassum in recent years. These include the rise of sea temperatures, the change of sea currents due to climate change and nutrients dumped into the ocean from farming and deforestation around the world. (Photo by Bénédicte Desrus/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 23950866
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  • NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
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    NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
    Workers remove Sargassum seaweed at Gran Bahia Principe Beach near Tulum, Quintana Roo state, Mexico on August 17, 2018. Sargassum—a brown seaweed that lives in the open ocean—has overwhelmed shorelines along the East Coast of the United States, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Researchers say that the Sargassum outbreak started in 2011, but it has become worse over the years and could cause a serious environmental disaster. As the Sargassum is cleaned up on the shorelines, in a matter of days the shorelines are once again filled. When the Sargassum seaweed lands and starts to decompose, a toxic hydrogen sulfide gas is released, spreading an unpleasant odor and potentially causing adverse health effects. Apart from being an annoyance for tourists, Sargassum also affects oxygen levels in the water, brings contaminants and other microorganisms to the beach, changes the ecological balance of coral and causes beach erosion when its removed in such large quantities. There are several factors that could explain the proliferation of Sargassum in recent years. These include the rise of sea temperatures, the change of sea currents due to climate change and nutrients dumped into the ocean from farming and deforestation around the world. (Photo by Bénédicte Desrus/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 23950887
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  • NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
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    NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
    Workers remove Sargassum seaweed at Gran Bahia Principe Beach near Tulum, Quintana Roo state, Mexico on August 17, 2018. Sargassum—a brown seaweed that lives in the open ocean—has overwhelmed shorelines along the East Coast of the United States, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Researchers say that the Sargassum outbreak started in 2011, but it has become worse over the years and could cause a serious environmental disaster. As the Sargassum is cleaned up on the shorelines, in a matter of days the shorelines are once again filled. When the Sargassum seaweed lands and starts to decompose, a toxic hydrogen sulfide gas is released, spreading an unpleasant odor and potentially causing adverse health effects. Apart from being an annoyance for tourists, Sargassum also affects oxygen levels in the water, brings contaminants and other microorganisms to the beach, changes the ecological balance of coral and causes beach erosion when its removed in such large quantities. There are several factors that could explain the proliferation of Sargassum in recent years. These include the rise of sea temperatures, the change of sea currents due to climate change and nutrients dumped into the ocean from farming and deforestation around the world. (Photo by Bénédicte Desrus/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 23950880
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  • NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
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    NEWS - Angriff der Braunalgen in der Karibik
    Workers remove Sargassum seaweed at Soliman Bay Beach, Tulum, Quintana Roo state, Mexico on August 17, 2018. Sargassum—a brown seaweed that lives in the open ocean—has overwhelmed shorelines along the East Coast of the United States, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Researchers say that the Sargassum outbreak started in 2011, but it has become worse over the years and could cause a serious environmental disaster. As the Sargassum is cleaned up on the shorelines, in a matter of days the shorelines are once again filled. When the Sargassum seaweed lands and starts to decompose, a toxic hydrogen sulfide gas is released, spreading an unpleasant odor and potentially causing adverse health effects. Apart from being an annoyance for tourists, Sargassum also affects oxygen levels in the water, brings contaminants and other microorganisms to the beach, changes the ecological balance of coral and causes beach erosion when its removed in such large quantities. There are several factors that could explain the proliferation of Sargassum in recent years. These include the rise of sea temperatures, the change of sea currents due to climate change and nutrients dumped into the ocean from farming and deforestation around the world. (Photo by Bénédicte Desrus/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 23950928
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  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Striped Goby, Trimma cana, Turtle Cove, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Pyjama Cardinalfish, Sphaeramia nematoptera, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Sharp Teeth of Lizardfish, Saurida gracilis, Turtle Cove, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Magenta Dottyback, Pseudochromis porphyreus, Turtle Cove, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Red Crescent-tail Bigeye, Priacanthus hamrur, Blue Corner, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Pink Anemonefish, Amphiprion perideraion, Turtle Cove, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Pair Chambered Nautilus, Nautilus belauensis, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Mastigias Jellyfish in Backlight, Mastigias papua etpisonii, Jellyfish Lake, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Mastigias Jellyfish in Backlight, Mastigias papua etpisonii, Jellyfish Lake, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
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    FEATURE: Beeindruckende Unterwasser-Welt in Palau
    Moon Jellyfish and Skin Diver, Aurita aurita, Jellyfish Lake, Micronesia, Palau
    The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

    The Micronesian reserve, now the largest in the Pacific, will permit no fishing or mining. Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

    The tiny island nation has set aside 500,000 square kilometres -- 80 percent -- of its maritime territory, for full protection. That's the highest percentage of an exclusive economic zone devoted to marine conservation by any country in the world. (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)

    (c) Dukas