Australian Geographic photojournalist Justin Gilligan was sent on assignment to explore the bizarre and wonderful world of jellyfish.
Each winter, in one of the world’s most extraordinary natural spectacles, a writhing mass of spindly claws and legs rises from the depths of Bass Strait into the sheltered waters of Melbourne’s Port Phillip.
As landscapes regenerate after summer’s catastrophic bushfires, communities in south-eastern New South Wales rebuild their homes and livelihoods.
Unlike similar organisations in 1901, the Australasian Ornithologists’ Union welcomed women, with six among its foundation members. The organisation continues to research and advocate for Australia’s native birds today as BirdLife Australia.
Conservationists often face feelings of isolation, job insecurity, ecological anxiety and PTSD, but few spoke up about it. Until now.
Secrets of Earth’s geological past lie within a chain of ancient volcanoes called the Cosgrove hotspot track that stretches from Cape Hillsborough in Queensland south to the Victorian coast.
It’s starting to get cold outside but that doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors, thanks to Mountain Designs’ toasty-warm Peak 700 down jacket.
Jasper, Alberta is an adventure playground famous for its skiing, but there are plenty more winter activities available on tap in this Canadian mountain town.
The North Face’s Futurelight – the brand’s all-new waterproof/breathable fabric technology – gets put through its paces with some tough long-term testing to see if it lives up to the hype.
Need to lug the whole family’s two-wheeled escape machines? Look no further than this excellent bike carrier from Yakima.