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A jar of seawater can hold an entire living world. Snails, alien-like crustaceans, and predatory worms turn this small container into a self-sustaining biosphere. #ecosystem #oceanlife #jararium #marinelife #microfauna nature biosphere
A jar of seawater can hold an entire living world. Snails, alien-like crustaceans, and predatory worms turn this small container into a self-sustaining biosphere. #ecosystem #oceanlife #jararium #marinelife #microfauna nature biosphere
Montreal’s Biosphere — where the city’s architectural wonder feels endless through @explore_with_naz lens. 🇨🇦🌐✨ Save this for your ultimate 2026 urban exploration and tag who you’d walk through the glass gardens with. ✈️🌿💭 ❤️ What You’ll Discover at Montreal’s Biosphere: 🌐 The Geodesic Dome: Standing beneath the world’s largest dome of its kind, a shimmering icon of the 1967 World Expo. 🌿 Saint Helen’s Island Magic: Wandering through the lush greenery of Parc Jean-Drapeau as the sun sets behind the steel lattice. ✨ Eco-Innovation: Stepping inside the environmental museum to explore the future of our planet in a high-tech sanctuary. 🏙️ St. Lawrence Vistas: Catching a glimpse of the skyline through the geometric frame as the river flows by. 📍Montreal, Canada 🇨🇦
Montreal’s Biosphere — where the city’s architectural wonder feels endless through @explore_with_naz lens. 🇨🇦🌐✨ Save this for your ultimate 2026 urban exploration and tag who you’d walk through the glass gardens with. ✈️🌿💭 ❤️ What You’ll Discover at Montreal’s Biosphere: 🌐 The Geodesic Dome: Standing beneath the world’s largest dome of its kind, a shimmering icon of the 1967 World Expo. 🌿 Saint Helen’s Island Magic: Wandering through the lush greenery of Parc Jean-Drapeau as the sun sets behind the steel lattice. ✨ Eco-Innovation: Stepping inside the environmental museum to explore the future of our planet in a high-tech sanctuary. 🏙️ St. Lawrence Vistas: Catching a glimpse of the skyline through the geometric frame as the river flows by. 📍Montreal, Canada 🇨🇦
In September 1991, eight “Biospherians” were sealed within the sprawling, three-acre glass complex of Biosphere 2 in Oracle, Arizona. This ambitious project aimed to create a completely self-sustaining prototype for future space colonies, featuring diverse biomes ranging from a rainforest to a miniature ocean. While scientists like Jane Poynter and Roy Walford initially viewed the mission as a step toward a utopian future, the environment quickly transformed from a high-tech paradise into a grueling two-year test of physical and mental endurance. The integrity of the experiment collapsed as oxygen levels plummeted to dangerously low concentrations, leaving the crew gasping for air and struggling with the cognitive fog associated with high-altitude sickness. The team eventually identified a surprising “invisible killer” within the very structure of their habitat: the massive amounts of fresh concrete used in construction. A continuous chemical reaction was occurring within the curing walls, where the concrete absorbed oxygen from the atmosphere and trapped it, while simultaneously releasing excess carbon dioxide. To ensure the team’s survival, mission control was forced to secretly pump outside oxygen into the facility, a move that effectively ended the experiment’s status as a closed system. Internal tensions boiled over as the researchers split into two hostile factions, and the mission’s physical toll was underscored when a crew member suffered a gruesome rice thresher accident. Now managed by the University of Arizona, the site remains a world-class research lab and a sobering monument to the immense difficulty of replicating the delicate, life-sustaining balance of Earth’s natural ecosystems.
In September 1991, eight “Biospherians” were sealed within the sprawling, three-acre glass complex of Biosphere 2 in Oracle, Arizona. This ambitious project aimed to create a completely self-sustaining prototype for future space colonies, featuring diverse biomes ranging from a rainforest to a miniature ocean. While scientists like Jane Poynter and Roy Walford initially viewed the mission as a step toward a utopian future, the environment quickly transformed from a high-tech paradise into a grueling two-year test of physical and mental endurance. The integrity of the experiment collapsed as oxygen levels plummeted to dangerously low concentrations, leaving the crew gasping for air and struggling with the cognitive fog associated with high-altitude sickness. The team eventually identified a surprising “invisible killer” within the very structure of their habitat: the massive amounts of fresh concrete used in construction. A continuous chemical reaction was occurring within the curing walls, where the concrete absorbed oxygen from the atmosphere and trapped it, while simultaneously releasing excess carbon dioxide. To ensure the team’s survival, mission control was forced to secretly pump outside oxygen into the facility, a move that effectively ended the experiment’s status as a closed system. Internal tensions boiled over as the researchers split into two hostile factions, and the mission’s physical toll was underscored when a crew member suffered a gruesome rice thresher accident. Now managed by the University of Arizona, the site remains a world-class research lab and a sobering monument to the immense difficulty of replicating the delicate, life-sustaining balance of Earth’s natural ecosystems.
I didn’t really know what to expect before visiting the Biosphere, but I loved it. It’s such a unique place to learn more about climate change and environmental issues, and somehow it manages to be both educational and hopeful. On July 16 at the Biosphere, Golden Hour will take on a whole new meaning. Save the date! Located only 1 min from Jean-Drapeau metro station 📍 So if ever you plan your visit, make it a longer one 🌎🌿🌱🌊 @espacepourlavie #Ad #Sustainability #climatechange #biosphere #LANDBACK
I didn’t really know what to expect before visiting the Biosphere, but I loved it. It’s such a unique place to learn more about climate change and environmental issues, and somehow it manages to be both educational and hopeful. On July 16 at the Biosphere, Golden Hour will take on a whole new meaning. Save the date! Located only 1 min from Jean-Drapeau metro station 📍 So if ever you plan your visit, make it a longer one 🌎🌿🌱🌊 @espacepourlavie #Ad #Sustainability #climatechange #biosphere #LANDBACK
Author Andy Weir built Rocky’s biosphere in “Project Hail Mary” based on the real star 40 Eridani Ab. Ahead of the movie’s release March 20, our associate books editor Brianne Kane sat down with Weir to hear more about the scientific basis for the story. Watch the whole conversation on YouTube at the link in our bio 🔗 🎤: Brianne Kane 🎞️: Marta Hill 📸: Amazon MGM Studios #projecthailmary #ryangosling #space #movie #alien
Author Andy Weir built Rocky’s biosphere in “Project Hail Mary” based on the real star 40 Eridani Ab. Ahead of the movie’s release March 20, our associate books editor Brianne Kane sat down with Weir to hear more about the scientific basis for the story. Watch the whole conversation on YouTube at the link in our bio 🔗 🎤: Brianne Kane 🎞️: Marta Hill 📸: Amazon MGM Studios #projecthailmary #ryangosling #space #movie #alien
Meet my new deep-sea obsession 🐋 San Ignacio Lagoon, part of Mexico’s Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve in Baja California Sur, is world-renowned for intimate gray whale encounters each winter. From late December through early April, Eastern Pacific gray whales migrate thousands of miles from the Arctic to these calm, protected waters to mate, give birth, and nurse their calves. What sets San Ignacio apart is the whales’ remarkable friendliness: they often approach the small, licensed panga boats on their own, sometimes lingering long enough for visitors to make eye contact or even gently touch them. Strict regulations limit boat numbers and require trained local guides, ensuring that this close contact remains safe for both whales and people. 🎥 @masonjar_ 📍San Ignacio Lagoon #sanignacio #lagoon #whalewatching #bajacaliforniasur #whalesofinstagram
Meet my new deep-sea obsession 🐋 San Ignacio Lagoon, part of Mexico’s Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve in Baja California Sur, is world-renowned for intimate gray whale encounters each winter. From late December through early April, Eastern Pacific gray whales migrate thousands of miles from the Arctic to these calm, protected waters to mate, give birth, and nurse their calves. What sets San Ignacio apart is the whales’ remarkable friendliness: they often approach the small, licensed panga boats on their own, sometimes lingering long enough for visitors to make eye contact or even gently touch them. Strict regulations limit boat numbers and require trained local guides, ensuring that this close contact remains safe for both whales and people. 🎥 @masonjar_ 📍San Ignacio Lagoon #sanignacio #lagoon #whalewatching #bajacaliforniasur #whalesofinstagram
Butterflies stream through protected indigenous fir forests in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. The mountain hillsides of oyamel forest provide an ideal overwintering microclimate. Michoacán, Mexico, on 24 February 2023. From ‘Saving the Monarchs’ by Jaime Rojo (@jaimerojo), awarded in the 2024 Contest. This project highlights the unity and determination of people across Canada, the US and Mexico, who are coming together to reverse the more than 80% decline that has affected the eastern migratory monarch butterfly population since the mid-1990s. By drawing on a solutions-oriented perspective on environmental change and conservation, the photographer showcases the unity and strength brought on by dedicated communities. This image is included in ‘70 Prints for 70 Years,’ a limited-time print sale featuring 70 iconic images from the World Press Photo archive, spanning over the past seven decades. 🔗Discover the collection of images included in the 70th anniversary print sale and bring home a story that has inspired the world. See all via the link in bio and shop before 26 November. #WorldPressPhoto70 #PrintSale #70Printsfor70Years
Butterflies stream through protected indigenous fir forests in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. The mountain hillsides of oyamel forest provide an ideal overwintering microclimate. Michoacán, Mexico, on 24 February 2023. From ‘Saving the Monarchs’ by Jaime Rojo (@jaimerojo), awarded in the 2024 Contest. This project highlights the unity and determination of people across Canada, the US and Mexico, who are coming together to reverse the more than 80% decline that has affected the eastern migratory monarch butterfly population since the mid-1990s. By drawing on a solutions-oriented perspective on environmental change and conservation, the photographer showcases the unity and strength brought on by dedicated communities. This image is included in ‘70 Prints for 70 Years,’ a limited-time print sale featuring 70 iconic images from the World Press Photo archive, spanning over the past seven decades. 🔗Discover the collection of images included in the 70th anniversary print sale and bring home a story that has inspired the world. See all via the link in bio and shop before 26 November. #WorldPressPhoto70 #PrintSale #70Printsfor70Years
👇🏝️ Best time for whalesharks & manta rays Follow @explore.with.kevin for more travel inspo and save this for your next trip to the maldives 💫 📍Hanifaru Bay, Baa Atoll, Maldives 🇲🇻 This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is famous for massive gatherings of giant manta rays and even whale sharks – all feeding in crystal clear water. 👇 Save this before planning your trip ⸻ 🌊 Best time to visit • Season: May – November • Peak: July – October (highest chance for huge manta groups)  🐋 Best time to see mantas & whale sharks • Best months: August – October • Best conditions: incoming tides + plankton bloom • You can see 100+ mantas at once (yes, really)  • Whale sharks are more rare, but possible during peak season 💡 Tip: Plan at least 3–5 days to increase your chances (nature isn’t guaranteed) ⸻ 🚤 How to get there • Fly to Malé → seaplane or domestic flight to Dharavandhoo (Baa Atoll) • From there: ~10–20 min boat ride to Hanifaru Bay  ⚠️ Important: • Only snorkeling allowed (no diving) • Limited visitors per day → book via your hotel ⸻ 🏨 Where to stay nearby 💎 Luxury • Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru • Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas 🌴 Mid-range • Kihaa Maldives • Reethi Beach Resort 💸 Budget (local islands) • Dharavandhoo (closest island) • Maalhos (cheaper & less crowded) ⸻ ✨ Why it’s special This is one of the only places on earth where mantas gather in huge numbers to feed in a natural “funnel” of plankton 🌊 ⸻ #maldives #hanifarubay #baaatoll #mantarays #whaleshark maldivestravel bucketlisttravel
👇🏝️ Best time for whalesharks & manta rays Follow @explore.with.kevin for more travel inspo and save this for your next trip to the maldives 💫 📍Hanifaru Bay, Baa Atoll, Maldives 🇲🇻 This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is famous for massive gatherings of giant manta rays and even whale sharks – all feeding in crystal clear water. 👇 Save this before planning your trip ⸻ 🌊 Best time to visit • Season: May – November • Peak: July – October (highest chance for huge manta groups)  🐋 Best time to see mantas & whale sharks • Best months: August – October • Best conditions: incoming tides + plankton bloom • You can see 100+ mantas at once (yes, really)  • Whale sharks are more rare, but possible during peak season 💡 Tip: Plan at least 3–5 days to increase your chances (nature isn’t guaranteed) ⸻ 🚤 How to get there • Fly to Malé → seaplane or domestic flight to Dharavandhoo (Baa Atoll) • From there: ~10–20 min boat ride to Hanifaru Bay  ⚠️ Important: • Only snorkeling allowed (no diving) • Limited visitors per day → book via your hotel ⸻ 🏨 Where to stay nearby 💎 Luxury • Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru • Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas 🌴 Mid-range • Kihaa Maldives • Reethi Beach Resort 💸 Budget (local islands) • Dharavandhoo (closest island) • Maalhos (cheaper & less crowded) ⸻ ✨ Why it’s special This is one of the only places on earth where mantas gather in huge numbers to feed in a natural “funnel” of plankton 🌊 ⸻ #maldives #hanifarubay #baaatoll #mantarays #whaleshark maldivestravel bucketlisttravel
Some much needed greenery Sources: 1. “China has planted so many trees around the Taklamakan Desert that it’s turned this ‘biological void’ into a carbon sink” – Live Science 2. “Human-induced biosphere carbon sink: Impact from the Taklamakan Afforestation Project” – National Library of Medicine (original paper) 3. “Spring Greening in the Taklamakan Desert” – NASA #stem #science #geoengineering #didyouknow #desert
Some much needed greenery Sources: 1. “China has planted so many trees around the Taklamakan Desert that it’s turned this ‘biological void’ into a carbon sink” – Live Science 2. “Human-induced biosphere carbon sink: Impact from the Taklamakan Afforestation Project” – National Library of Medicine (original paper) 3. “Spring Greening in the Taklamakan Desert” – NASA #stem #science #geoengineering #didyouknow #desert
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 💧🐆 In the forests of Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, our conservation partners Ocelot Working Group install wildlife drinkers to help animals endure periods of drought and habitat stress. This Puma is using one of those vital water sources — a simple but powerful example of how targeted conservation efforts support wild cats in fragile ecosystems. Protecting habitat, reducing threats, and supporting field conservationists helps ensure these elusive cats continue to thrive in the wild. 🌿 Every conservation action matters. #BigCatRescue #Conservation #Water #SavingWildlife #SaveThePlanet
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 💧🐆 In the forests of Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, our conservation partners Ocelot Working Group install wildlife drinkers to help animals endure periods of drought and habitat stress. This Puma is using one of those vital water sources — a simple but powerful example of how targeted conservation efforts support wild cats in fragile ecosystems. Protecting habitat, reducing threats, and supporting field conservationists helps ensure these elusive cats continue to thrive in the wild. 🌿 Every conservation action matters. #BigCatRescue #Conservation #Water #SavingWildlife #SaveThePlanet
From the tiniest atom to the entire biosphere 🌍—life is beautifully organized in levels! 🧬 In this reel, you’ll understand how everything in biology connects step by step: Atom → Molecule → Macromolecule → Cell → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organism → Population → Community → Ecosystem → Biosphere. This concept is super important for Class 9–11 Biology and builds the foundation of life sciences. ✨ Save this for revision 📌 Share with your friends 🔔 Follow for more Biology basics #study #virals #biology #reels #creative
From the tiniest atom to the entire biosphere 🌍—life is beautifully organized in levels! 🧬 In this reel, you’ll understand how everything in biology connects step by step: Atom → Molecule → Macromolecule → Cell → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organism → Population → Community → Ecosystem → Biosphere. This concept is super important for Class 9–11 Biology and builds the foundation of life sciences. ✨ Save this for revision 📌 Share with your friends 🔔 Follow for more Biology basics #study #virals #biology #reels #creative
Milaidhoo Maldives is a hotel that offers a more understated take on an island stay 🌴 Set within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the resort is surrounded by a protected house reef you can swim to directly from the beach or your villa. It’s also just a short distance from Hanifaru Bay, known for its seasonal gatherings of manta rays. The villas are designed with an open, understated feel, blending indoor and outdoor living with uninterrupted views across the ocean. Everything is spaced out to keep the atmosphere calm and low-key. 💡 Top tip: Spend time exploring the house reef, it’s one of the easiest ways to experience the marine life without needing to leave the island. Would you stay here? 📽️ Beautiful Destinations Original 📍Milaidhoo Maldives
Milaidhoo Maldives is a hotel that offers a more understated take on an island stay 🌴 Set within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the resort is surrounded by a protected house reef you can swim to directly from the beach or your villa. It’s also just a short distance from Hanifaru Bay, known for its seasonal gatherings of manta rays. The villas are designed with an open, understated feel, blending indoor and outdoor living with uninterrupted views across the ocean. Everything is spaced out to keep the atmosphere calm and low-key. 💡 Top tip: Spend time exploring the house reef, it’s one of the easiest ways to experience the marine life without needing to leave the island. Would you stay here? 📽️ Beautiful Destinations Original 📍Milaidhoo Maldives
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