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Related: About this forumPhoto of the Day
November 23, 2014
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Photograph by Thomas P. Peschak, National Geographic
Gulls, gannets, and penguins are neighbors on Mercury Island, near the Diamond Coast of Namibia. The countrys first marine protected area aims to reduce human disturbance and increase natural abundance around Mercury and ten other islands along 250 miles of coastline.
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Photo of the Day (Original Post)
Crewleader
Nov 2014
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CaliforniaPeggy
(149,683 posts)1. Wow, my dear Crewleader!
What a striking photo! At first, I thought all those gulls on the beach were little symmetrical rocks or some such...
And then I looked closer.
I hope their protected areas can be kept safe for them.
Crewleader
(17,005 posts)2. I'm happy to hear they have such a place.
Last edited Sun Nov 23, 2014, 10:53 AM - Edit history (1)
Yes, striking photo indeed my dear friend!
ohheckyeah
(9,314 posts)3. At least I'm not the
only one. I had to take a very close look to figure it wasn't rocks.
ohheckyeah
(9,314 posts)4. Great photo! N/T
Crewleader
(17,005 posts)5. Love the colors and the largest seagull in flight,
it sure is a great photo my friend!