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Marine Pollution and Landscapes

Images capturing various water bodies affected by pollution, including plastic waste and oil spills, portraying the impact of environmental degradation.

Ribbons of oil in Gulf waters look like tiger stripes high above the Gulf of Mexico, near the source of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Loui

Unloading sandbags to protect beaches from water level rise

Pipe Drains in Sea Waste Water Pipe Drains Disposal in Mediterranean Sea Copyright: xZoonar.com/MarkoxBericx 12671181

Die Hände des Mannes greifen nach dem Rettungsring im Wasser. Das Konzept der Rettung Ertrinkender The man s hands reach for the lifebuoy in the water. The concept of saving drowning in reservoirs. Copyright: xZoonar.com/AKIFYEVAxSVETLANAx 22808198

SRI LANKA Colombo. Logging workers and logs floating down river deforestation..

USA California. No Water No Life, California Drought Expedition 5. San Simeon, wharf

Erosion by rising sea levels, global warming in the Indian Ocean, Maldives

Roosting Grounds Will be Gone Soon. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Unloading sandbags to protect beaches from water level rise

An oil slick pollutes the water off the coast of St. Croix after oil leaked from storage tanks damaged during Hurricane Hugo, which devastated the area on September 19th. Base: Saint Croix State: Virgin Islands (VI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

VIETNAM - RACH GIA - THE SPLASH OF A SEASIDE RESORT. Located west of the Mekong Delta, Rach Gia and the province of Kien Giang, of which it is the capital, are experiencing growing prosperity. This coastal city is being transformed into a large seaside resort to the point of competing with those of southern Thailand. Construction sites, construction sites, still building sites. We cut the trees along the sea to build a pretty seafront and shops. Discotheques, karaoke, restaurants and hotel complexes grow in the middle of nothing.VIETNAM - RACH GIA - LÉCLOSION DUNE STATION BALNÉAIRE. Située à lOuest du Delta du Mekong, Rach Gia et la province de Kien Giang dont elle est la capitale connaissent une prospérité grandissante. Cette ville côtière est en train de se transformer à vu doeil en une grande station balnéaire au point de vouloir concurrencer celles du Sud de la Thaïlande. Des chantiers, des chantiers, encore des chantiers. On abat les arbres qui longent la mer afin dy constru

Office of Water - Bold Science , Environmental Protection Agency

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides to St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, for tour of Virgin Islands National Park and other natural and developed sites, discussions with National Park Service personnel and Virgin Islands officials, and press conference at the National Park Service Dock Visitor Center concerning acquisition of land for new school construction

VIETNAM - MEKONG DELTA - THE SUSPENSION OF THE NINE DRAGONS. Portrait of the Mekong Delta region in Vietnam and many environmental issues.VIETNAM - DELTA DU MÉKONG - LE SURSIS DES NEUF DRAGONS. Portrait de la région du Delta du Mekong au Vietnam et des nombreuses problématiques environnementales.

Rusty barrel oil on a partly black coloured beach illustrates the pollution of environment by oil spills. Longtail boats in the background at sunset

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides to St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, for tour of Virgin Islands National Park and other natural and developed sites, discussions with National Park Service personnel and Virgin Islands officials, and press conference at the National Park Service Dock Visitor Center concerning acquisition of land for new school construction

Night scene of Astros town with wind turbines on hills, Greece Peloponnese. Renewable eco energy concept.. Astros town at night Greece, wind turbines on hills

As part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo Districts Leadership Development Program Level 1, emerging leaders were provided the opportunity to visit project sites in the Buffalo, NY area. Sites included the Emerald Shiner Demonstration project along the Niagara River, LaSalle Park (Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park) along Buffalos inner harbor, and the Beneficial Use of Dredged Material project at Unity Island. Seeing firsthand the purpose behind engineering solutions for the Nations toughest challenges connects the people to the mission and to the community we serve.

Traditional fish trap called 'Capechade' drying on the banks of the Etang de Thau, Sete and Mont Saint-Clair in the background, Meze, Herault, France

USA, Michigan, Lake Michigan Shore, Leelanau County, Leeland: Fishing Nets

Aerial view of fish farm pools in the beautiful Mediterranean sea, Greece

Aerial view of fish farm off the coastline in the ocean sea water, Grand Sable, Flacq District, Mauritius.

Sewage effluent discharge near Severn Bridge construction site

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - Various Images (BP Oil Spill) - NGO Science Briefing. USEPA photo by Eric Vance , Environmental Protection Agency

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides to St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, for tour of Virgin Islands National Park and other natural and developed sites, discussions with National Park Service personnel and Virgin Islands officials, and press conference at the National Park Service Dock Visitor Center concerning acquisition of land for new school construction

Erosion by rising sea levels, global warming in the Indian Ocean, Maldives

Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, LA, September 4, 2005 -- Local cemetaries remain flooded as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Office of Research and Development - Gulf Breeze GED , Environmental Protection Agency

blur philippines house in the slum for poor people concept of poverty and degradations

VIETNAM - MEKONG DELTA - THE SUSPENSION OF THE NINE DRAGONS. Portrait of the Mekong Delta region in Vietnam and many environmental issues.VIETNAM - DELTA DU MÉKONG - LE SURSIS DES NEUF DRAGONS. Portrait de la région du Delta du Mekong au Vietnam et des nombreuses problématiques environnementales.

05/26/2005. Madrid 05-27-05 report on the Drought that affects the Madrid Swamps in the image the Deel Burguillo swamp photo Jaime Garcia Archdc.

Natural Sea Salt production in Costa Rica. Solar Salinas.

Solar powered research device, South Africa. Solar powered research device used for research into overfishing, Cape St Francis harbour

Creative use of plastic bottles, Kioa Island, Fiji.

Office of Water - Bold Science , Environmental Protection Agency

Fishes underwater fish cage farming or floating basket for keeping live fish in water

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides to St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, for tour of Virgin Islands National Park and other natural and developed sites, discussions with National Park Service personnel and Virgin Islands officials, and press conference at the National Park Service Dock Visitor Center concerning acquisition of land for new school construction

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides to St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, for tour of Virgin Islands National Park and other natural and developed sites, discussions with National Park Service personnel and Virgin Islands officials, and press conference at the National Park Service Dock Visitor Center concerning acquisition of land for new school construction

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides to St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, for tour of Virgin Islands National Park and other natural and developed sites, discussions with National Park Service personnel and Virgin Islands officials, and press conference at the National Park Service Dock Visitor Center concerning acquisition of land for new school construction

2009 Pacific Exploration of the ORV Alguita. Trash and assorted garbage collected form the North Pacific Gyre. The ORV Alguita returns to Long beach after four months at sea sampling the waters of the great Pacific garbage patch' in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre (NPSG). The Algalita Marine Research Foundation has been studying and educating the public about the effects of oceanic micro-plastic pollution on the ocean's ecosystem and marine life for over ten years. Long Beach, California, USA

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides to St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, for tour of Virgin Islands National Park and other natural and developed sites, discussions with National Park Service personnel and Virgin Islands officials, and press conference at the National Park Service Dock Visitor Center concerning acquisition of land for new school construction

Marking of salmon in Moricetown Canyon Canada

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides to St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, for tour of Virgin Islands National Park and other natural and developed sites, discussions with National Park Service personnel and Virgin Islands officials, and press conference at the National Park Service Dock Visitor Center concerning acquisition of land for new school construction

Hawaii, Oahu. Polluted Beach At Haleiwa Beach Park

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, aides touring Lake Tahoe area following Secretary's participation in annual Lake Tahoe Restoration Forum events at Nevada's Sand Harbor State Park

Photovoltaic system to supply Highbourne Cay, Exuma Cays, Bahamas, Central America

life preserver

Amager Bakke waste-to-energy plant, Copenhill, Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe

South America, Brazil, Pernambuco, Recife, Recife Antigua

Three U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees systematically band birds. Netting used to capture birds stretches from shore into the lagoon. Subjects: Work of the Service; Bird banding; Wildlife refuges; Personnel; Employees (USFWS). Location: Alaska. Fish and Wildlife Service Site: Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. . 1998 - 2011.

Lobster trap, lobster creel, made of non-degradable plastic and nylon, washed ashore on rocky beach in Scotland, UK

Drying Lake Kuyalnik in Odessa, Ukraine Installation on a Salty drying lake Kuyalnik near Odessa, Ukraine, on a cold winter morning Copyright: xZoonar.com/Multipediax 17269746

Cleaning up the Dominguez Channel at Wilmington Marinas.. Over 14,000 volunteers took part in Coastal Cleanup Day in Los Angeles County, cleaning up beaches, parks, alleys, creeks, highways and storm drains at 69 different sites. Over 300,000 pounds of debris and recyclables were removed by the various environmental organizations, community groups, families, local businesses, faith-based organizations and students that took part. San Pedro, Los Angeles. California, USA

Saturday, Oct 8, 2022, the first Blue Roof install in Ft Myers, Florida. Roofer Jonathan Whitaker removes D Ring. Operation Blue Roof is designed to protect property, reduces temporary housing costs, and allows residents to remain in their homes while recovering from the storm.A resident begins by submitting a Right of Entry (ROE) request through theblueroof.uswebsite or calling 888-ROOF-BLU (888-766-3258).

LAO - ENVIRONNEMENT - 4000 ISLANDPortrait of the 4000 Islands territory (Si Phan Don) in the extreme south of Laos where the famous Don Sahong Dam is being built.LAO - ENVIRONNEMENT - 4000 ÎLESPortrait du territoire des 4000 îles ( Si Phan Don ) à l'extrème sud du Laos où est en construction le fameux barrage de Don Sahong.

Wildfire smoke cloud of the 2023 Kelowna wildfires, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides to St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, for tour of Virgin Islands National Park and other natural and developed sites, discussions with National Park Service personnel and Virgin Islands officials, and press conference at the National Park Service Dock Visitor Center concerning acquisition of land for new school construction

Saugus Regional Dump from Route 1A, Saugus River area toward West , Dumps, Refuse, Waterfronts, Gulls. Photographs by Ernst Halberstadt

Commercial fishing for spawning herring near Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Drying Lake Kuyalnik in Odessa, Ukraine Installation on a Salty drying lake Kuyalnik near Odessa, Ukraine, on a cold winter morning Copyright: xZoonar.com/Multipediax 17269712

Shane Upton, Brandon Avery, and Ethan Thomas, researchers with the Engineer Research and Development Center's Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, were on Treat Island, Maine as part of a weatherization study. Treat Island has the highest tides on the East Coast in the United States. The team come out to the island placing metal panels with different coatings to get covered by sea water twice a day to see how they handle the weathering situations. The team also put up a self-sustaining weather station equipped with solar panels, back-up battery, and video cameras which can send constant observation of the panels to the Hanover, New Hampshire based lab. Treat Island is a one of a kind government controlled property where only the government is allowed to be there.

Office of Water - U.S. EPA Bold Event , Environmental Protection Agency

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken takes a first hand look at the efforts to save Chesapeake Bay before delivering a speech on American Leadership on Climate, in Annapolis, Maryland on April 19, 2021.

Aerial view of fish farm off the coastline in the ocean sea water, Grand Sable, Flacq District, Mauritius.

Themenbild - Schluchsee mit Niedrigwasser Den größten Schwarzwaldsee, den Schluchsee Landkreis Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, ziert auch Anfang April 2025 wegen des niedrigen Wasserstandes noch immer eine große Kraterlandschaft. Am 2. April lag der Pegel bei 919.63 m. ü. NN, damit hatte der Stausee einen Füllstand von 81,31 Prozent. Der niedrige Wasserstand durch wenig Niederschlag und Schmelzwasser aus dem Winter, mit freiliegenden Bootsstegen inmitten einer großen Steinwüste lockt gerade bei dem schönen Wetter täglich viele Besucher und Touristen an, die einen Bummel über die freiliegenden Uferbereich machen. Vom Ufer aus betrachtet beginnt das Wasser gut 20 Meter unter dem normalen Wasserstand. Einige Bilder erinnern an die Absenkung des W Copyright: xZoonar.com/JoachimxHahnex 23168705

Manatee Sanctuary - crystal river. Florida, USA.

Rebuilding One Dock at a Time. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) - 26-HK-419-2. Reference Slide - LOOP. Hurricane Katrina

WA, Seattle, Greenlake, Seafair, Milk Carton Derby. (Editorial Usage Only)

Front. The harrowing. The river's new path through the regulatory execution.

Lifebuoy warning sign near river under cloudy sky in Scottish Highlands

Puerto Morelos, Mexico. Whimsical fish encourages people to place their recyclables in its belly.

USA, California, San Luis Obispo County, Morro Bay, 2006 Morro Bay PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA

Dried cow dung used as fuel in India

The marina Port Forum in the north of Barcelona where lots of ships and yachts are moored. In the background a new waste incineration plant what guaranties the energy supply of the City

Clearing weed from lake shore near tourist complex, using Bobcat 322, Lago d'Iseo, Val Camonica, Central Alps, Brescia, Lombardy, Italy, July

Office of Research and Development - Gulf Breeze GED , Environmental Protection Agency

High Angle View Of Island And Small Village Using Energy From Solar Power Station And Wind Power Alternative Energy Turbine

High Angle View Of Island And Small Village Using Energy From Solar Power Station And Wind Power Alternative Energy Turbine

Transparent water in the Lagoa da Conceicao in Florianopolis.

Ocean Acidification Demonstration By Boats And Kayaks In Kachemak Bay, Homer, Southcentral Alaska, USA

Aerial view of mucilage (gluey substance produced by excessive microorganisms due to pollution) at the Marmara Sea coast of Istanbul, Turkey.

A straight line of an old rusted chain link on the shores of Lake Ontario in Toronto.

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