A giant jellyfish or a river delta?

The Mahajamba Bay, also known as Helodrano Mahajambe, lies in northwest Madagascar at the confluence of two major rivers.

Why is it orange?
Its reddish-coloured water is caused by sediment from upstream. During heavy rain, the bright red soils are washed from hills into streams and rivers, eventually reaching the coast:

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ESA Earth Observation

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Using #CopernicusMarine data, researchers can monitor Antarctic sea ice 🧊

This information is essential for understanding climate trends & assessing environmental changes, which helps stakeholders make informed policy decisions about the polar regions

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Copernicus Marine

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Replacing 1/4 of diesel irrigation pumps in #India with solar would reduce emissions by 11.5mil tons per year – more than 2x the emissions avoided by electric vehicles and solar panels in 2020.

More in @WorldBank's Recipe for a Livable Planet report: https://t.co/VHqvYkFr5m https://t.co/ElDZHlyKYH

World Bank Climate

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RT @UNEP: Healthy corals are lifelines for many coastal communities, providing critical ecosystem services related to food, storm barriers, medicines, and livelihoods from tourism and fishing.

For Saturday's #WorldReefDay, get the latest science here: https://t.co/rEoVlsXdp1 https://t.co/enZ0dJpGef

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Happy #WorldParrotDay to these dazzling & smart birds! From the tiny budgie to the majestic macaw, parrots fill our world with color & mimicry. But threats like habitat loss & the pet trade endanger them. Learn more & help protect them: https://t.co/g5O1BGHfpq @ParrotTrust https://t.co/YzvTewhRtV

protectedplanet

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💡 How does religion impact our understanding of nature's plural values? 🤔

Building on the @IPBES #ValuesAssessment, this new paper, by @DrChrisIves et al., offers insights for more inclusive and effective environmental policy.

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RT @FAOForestry: 📢 SAVE THE DATE!

The 27th Session of the Committee on Forestry and 9th World Forest Week will be held 22-26 July 2024.

Join online for discussions on scaling up #agroforestry, bioeconomy, #ClimateChange, ecosystem restoration & more

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#COFO27 #WFW2024 https://t.co/7sf6uLi4sT

UN Biodiversity

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❓ What is biodiversity?
❓ Why is it important?
❓ What major threats does it face?
❓ How can I take action #ForNature?
Explore these questions and more in @ecowatch 's comprehensive guide to #biodiversity.
Read now ⬇️
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UN Biodiversity

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🌳 🍃 The Trees on Farms (TonF) project is aimed at building awareness of the role trees on farms can play in biodiversity #conservation

Learn about how @CIFOR_ICRAF work with governments, local communities, and other stakeholders to achieve this goal
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RT @EU_ENV: 🎉 Congratulations to the #LIFEAwards24 winners!

They support the #EUGreenDeal, and reached outstanding achievements in the categories of:
🏞nature
💧water
♻#CircularEconomy & quality of life
🌍#ClimateAction
🏆Citizens’ Prize

Meet them 👉 https://t.co/3joj0QRrwQ

#EUGreenWeek https://t.co/ipgVxGbdAI

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RT @CopernicusEU: #DYK that the concentration of phytoplankton in the waters of the northern hemisphere is at its highest at this time of year?

The increased sunlight☀️ in spring and summer stimulates its growth, which is essential for marine food webs and ecosystem health🌱🐟 https://t.co/VMoHz6zSLe

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