The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.

Whether it is under or above the water, people are drawn to it. Explore this collection of images and information to discover facts about coastal and sea life.

Elements

Water

a colourless, transparent, odourless, liquid which forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms
Sand

a loose granular substance, typically pale yellowish brown, forming a major constituent of beaches, river beds, the seabed, and deserts
Salt

present in vast quantities in seawater, where it is the main mineral constituent. It is used as a seasoning in foods, cooking, cosmetics and for preserving food
Wood

a hard substance that forms the branches and trunks of trees and can be used as a fuel or as a building material, for making things such as boats

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Cyclade dovecotes

Dovecotes were originally constructed as pigeon houses, providing shelter for birds that were an important source of food, fertilizer, and even messenger services. Wealthy landowners, particularly during the Venetian period, built these structures as a sign of prestige, incorporating intricate geometric carvings into their facades.

Soundscapes: pebble beach

50 43’ 17” N ⎈ 02 49’ 16” W

Close your eyes and just listen.

Het einde van de wereld

48 43’ 43” N ⎈ 03 58’ 56” E

De “Finistère” betekend het einde van de wereld. Hier vindt je verlaten stranden en ruige kustlijn. Het uiterste puntje van Bretagne.

De laatste palingvissers

52 57’ 57” N ⎈ 05 06’ 10” E

Er wordt niet veel paling meer gevist in het IJsselmeer. De palingstand staat onder druk waardoor de weinige vissers die er nog zijn zich aan allerhande beperkingen moeten houden.

Vogelvlucht

52 53’ 35” N ⎈ 04 42’ 43” E

Drieteenstrandlopers in vlucht…..

Nieuw land

52 52’ 36” N ⎈ 04 42’ 26” E

Nieuw Hollands land. Duinvorming bij Groote Keeten.

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.

Water

Sand

Salt

Wood

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