Jellyfish on the rise

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In some parts of the ocean, over-fishing is shifting the balance towards jellyfish.  Few jellyfish are useful to humans, and they have become a hazard at many beaches.  This photo was taken at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Ancient reservoir under Istanbul

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Head of Medusa, at the base of a column holding up the roof.

Under the ancient Roman city of Istanbul, there are hundreds of cisterns, some of them immense.  This one is called the Basilica Cistern, long a major tourist attraction.

Mermaid in Carnival parade

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Endangered mermaid at Carnival in La Paz, Mexico. 80% of all endangered species live in or along the shore of water.

Bubble on a puddle

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Pushed by a gentle breeze, a bubble sails across a puddle through a froth of pine pollen.  It had been raining for several hours, washing the pollen of early summer from large ponderosa pines overhead the campground in California.  Raindrops made bubbles as they hit the surface.

As the bubbles sailed, they made intricate patterns on the surface.  In every bubble, you can see the reflection of myself and the trees overhead.

Seeing my interest in the water, some children came to play in the puddle.

Clean water in Baja California

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There's still clean water to be found, but you may have to drive 4,000 miles to find it.  This is the Sea of Cortez, off Isla Espiritu Santu, in Baja Californa north of La Paz.

The clarity is emphasized by the shallowness of this bay--I'm paddling in only about one foot of water.

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Odana Pond south of the beltline

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This is the portion of Odana Pond south of the beltline, located in Orchard Ridge Park. It serves as a sediment pond for stormwater. Home to turtles, herons, and goldfish. A forgotten place.
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