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Science & Environment

Gallery: documenting the recovery of an iconic wetland

These images are part of a larger project documenting the transition of the Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve from a parched desert, at the height of the millennium drought, to a soaked oasis. The photos reveal a revival of the local flora and fauna – flooded forests, colonies of breeding waterbirds, turtles, snakes and, of course, fish.

Reader Photos

Storm on the rise

A storm cell rolls across the hills near Perth, Western Australia, just as the sun begins to rise – turning the thundering clouds pink and purple.

Science & Environment

Gallery: Stunning photos from the Arctic

Entrants from 34 countries have been recognized by the Global Arctic Awards. The competition, to capture the best scenes from the Arctic region, is in its second year. The government of the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous region and the Russian Geographic Society both supported this awareness raising project. www.arcticawards.ru/winners2013