Coral bleaching in Okinawa, Japan, captured by the XL Catlin Seaview Survey in September 2016. (XL Catlin Seaview Survey) The underwater world that snorkelers and are known for the vibrant, rainbow colors of coral. But coral bleaching, a whitening of the coral due to a loss of the algae living within the tissue, is transforming some of the world's most important natural wonders and threatening some of the most colorful, richest marine habitats on Earth. Coral bleaching is caused by...

Photographer Kevin Horan challenged the traditional notions of portraiture to photograph a series on goats. (Kevin Horan) In case you missed it, goats have been trending on the internet lately. It’s one thing to photograph them hopping up mountains with ease, but another to sit down and bring them into a professional photo studio. That’s exactly what Kevin Horan did.The photographer from Whidbey Island, Seattle has sheep and goats for neighbors. “Hearing their different voices, it struck me that they...

Looking for a sun-drenched getaway this winter? With their stunning beaches, natural wonders and colorful villages, the might just serve as your personal paradise. The Spanish archipelago, most known for the islands of Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote, is a major tourist destination with over 12 million visitors per year. With nearly perfect year-rounds temperatures (residents enjoy long warm summers and moderately warm winters), it's easy to see why people flock to the Canary Islands to escape the winter...

Although we’re not yet at War of the Worlds level destruction, humankind’s heritage is at major risk due to civil wars, climate change, and ISIS, among others. Already, many major sites of cultural heritage have rapidly disappeared worldwide, and the anticipation is that more sites could be lost in the coming years.

In April 2015, a devastating earthquake hit Nepal, the reverberations of which are still being felt on the local peoples and economy. During the earthquake, centuries-old at UNESCO World...

At a Glance More than 4,000 flights were canceled in the United States as Hurricane Matthew slammed the Southeast.Cruise ships have also altered itineraries because of the storm. Hurricane Matthew has prompted airlines to cancel thousands of flights into and out of American airports impacted by the storm. According to FlightAware, more than 4,000 domestic flights . This includes more than 600 Saturday flights that had already been canceled Friday night. Airlines had previously offered Matthew-related change-fee waivers to areas...

At a Glance A new $450 million superyacht named "Sailing Yacht A" will break all records for the largest such ship in the world.The yacht is 468 feet long and its masts stand as tall as 300 feet each.The ship boasts amenities like a helipad and a below-deck disco. What's a billionaire to do when his massive yacht gets moored on England's River Thames? Build an even bigger one, of course. Aptly named "Sailing Yacht A," the vessel spans 468...

Bran Castle sits atop cliffs in Bran, Romania. The Transylvanian fortress is part of a Halloween contest launched by Airbnb to find two people to stay there overnight. It is popularly known as Dracula’s castle. At a Glance Airbnb has launched a contest in which two people will win an overnight stay in Dracula's castle.A descendant of the author of "Dracula" will host the winners and take them on a tour. "Welcome to my house! Enter freely. Go safely, and...

Photographer Steve Lance Lee captures stunning images of the Milky Way over Mount Bromo in Probolinggo, Indonesia. (Steve Lance Lee/Caters News) When photographer Steve Lance Lee traveled to Malaysia and East Java, Indonesia, he didn't just capture one natural wonder in photos, he captured several natural wonders that show what a truly amazing world we live in. Lee's photos show the Milky Way galaxy arching over volcanoes, offering a breathtaking view of countless twinkling stars and beautiful, vibrant color across...

Terrified tourists react during a 15-minute, pitch-black tour through the ‘Nightmares Fear Factory’ haunted house in Niagara Falls, Canada. (NightmaresFearFactory.com) October. A chill creeps into the air as the days edge closer to winter. The leaves complete the change from green to red to brown. Children - and more than a few adults - gear up for Halloween. And for those given to seeking out frights this season, perhaps a stop at a haunted house like is in order. The...

Roosevelt Arch, Montana, USA The Roosevelt Arch is located at the north entrance to the Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Montana, U.S.A., and was the first major entrance to the national park. President Theodore Roosevelt laid the cornerstone himself in a historic 1903 ceremony. A little known fact is that the cornerstone actually covers a time capsule which contains a picture of Roosevelt, local newspapers, a Bible, and other items. Around the world, people have built arches as memorials to...

The Grear family ponies are loaded onto the New Advance ferry on the Island of Foula where they will be taken to Shetland to be sold at market on October 1, 2016 in Foula, Scotland. Foula is the remotest inhabited island in Great Britain with a current population of thirty people and has been owned since the turn of the 20th century by the Holbourn family. (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) What is small and fluffy with a population that outnumbers...

Finding Gold, Wast Water, Cumbria, England by Mark Gilligan (The GREAT Britain #OMGB Award Winner). (Take a view Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards) A dramatic view of one of England’s best known coastal towns has won the top prize in this year’s search for the UK’s Photographer Matthew Cattell becomes the tenth person to win the overall title and the £10,000 (around $12,000) prize. His picture of Brighton was chosen by judges, from the thousands of entries celebrating the...

Thong vs. Sandfly by artist Jane Gillings is seen after it was damaged by a king tide at Sculpture By The Sea at Tamarama Beach on October 25, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) With over 100 artworks displayed along the coastline near Sydney, Sculpture by the Sea is the world's largest outdoor exhibition and one of Australia's biggest events. For the past 20 years, has showcased artists from all over the world and featured works of art in...