Forces of Nature (3/3)
This is also part of this series: Galapagos (3)
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| Subjects: Animal Behaviour, Animals, Earth Science, Evolution, Geography, Geology, Natural History, Ocean | ||||
The ever-changing islands, with eruptions occurring every few years, make it hard to find a foothold. But mangroves are inventive pioneers, their salt-tolerant seeds settling on unforgiving lava terrain to create dense labyrinths of vegetation which are crucial nurseries for fish, offering precious shade from the equatorial sun. Even on the most exposed shorelines, fur seals find daytime shelter in lava grottos, formed by volcanic lava flows. The remotest island, Roca Redonda, is little more than 300 metres tall but it still forms an important platform for nesting seabirds. Like all the other islands, under-sea exploration reveals that it's just the summit of an enormous undersea volcano. |
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Awards: Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival 2007 Grand Teton Award
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