We humans have always been attracted to the magic of the sea , its power and unpredictability . It awakens in us the desire to sail out , but at the same time the desire to... Read more
We humans have always been attracted to the magic of the sea , its power and unpredictability . It awakens in us the desire to sail out , but at the same time the desire to... Read more
We humans have always been attracted to the magic of the sea , its power and unpredictability . It awakens in us the desire to sail out , but at the same time the desire to retreat – out of awe and fear . Today , however , our oceans are more threatened than ever before . Global plastic pollution and industrial fishing threaten the existence of countless species . Global warming and the resulting climate change are causing ever greater damage to the marine ecosystem . York Hovest , a successful photographer , adventurer and author , has made it his mission to counter this development . He has accompanied a wide range of “heroes of the seas” to bring together solutions : scientists , activists and visionaries who have developed projects to save our oceans . His numerous journeys to all parts of the world have resulted in a unique book of pictures , which show us the beauty of the seas – but also the danger to this unique world above and below water . Whales , sharks and colourful reef dwellers in their natural habitat . From the azure seas of the South Sea to the cold waters around the Arctic Circle , the beauty of the world ' s oceans is second to none . And at the same time , maintaining it is our greatest task . York Hovest shows us in breathtaking photographs how important it is to protect our oceans and which unique landscapes we are in danger of losing . Read less