Protected Areas Collection

Beach, Mwnt, Ceredigion, Wales, UK, Europe
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Three-cliffs Bay, Gower, Wales, UK, Europegower (rr)
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Michael S. Nolan / SpecialistStock
Johns Hopkins Galcier in Glacier Bay National Park, Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean

Silhouette of fisherman, Porthlysgi Bay, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe (rr)
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

South Beach and St Catherines Island, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, West Wales
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Killarney Lighthouse and rocky Georgian Bay shoreline, Killarney, Ontario, Canada Killarney, Ontario, Canada

Portrait of a black wolf sitting in a snow covered field, YNP, USA
Portrait of a black wolf (Canis lupus) waiting in a snow covered field looking at camera; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Brown bear standing on rocks eating salmon at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA
Brown bear (Ursus arctos) standing upright and balancing on the rocks with a freshly caught salmon in mouth at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park; Alaska, United States of America

Stellers Sea Lions (Eumetopias jubatus) hauled out on rocky island; Katmai National Park, Alaska, United States of America

Full Moon and pink clouds, Thorofare, Upper Yellowstone River Valley, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Full Moon in a blue sky lighting up the pink thunder clouds over the moonlit water in The Thorofare in Upper Yellowstone River Valley, Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming, United States of America

Portrait of bighorn sheep family standing on rocks, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Portrait of three young bighorn sheep standing on a cliff looking down at the camera; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Silhouetted mountains reflected in the calm water of Kontrashibuna Lake in Lake Clark National Park; Alaska, United States of America

Girl on beach watching murmuration of starlings at dusk, RSPB Reserve Minsmere; Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

Denali from 20, 000 feet over the summit of Mt Foraker; Denali National Park and Reserve, Interior Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Close-up portrait of a vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) looking at the camera at Kleins Camp; Serengeti, Tanzania

Close-up of a brown bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) pouncing in the water fishing for salmon; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Brown bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) standing up on the shore next to a tree looking at the camera in Brooks Falls; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis niger) crossing a dirt road in the forest; Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Brown bears with cubs (Ursus arctos horribilis) standing in the river on a rapid ledge at Brook Falls, catching salmon with their mouths on the salmon run in Bristol Bay; Katmai National Park

View from behind of Coastal Brown Bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) walking in the water along the rocky shore at low tide, fishing for salmon in Geographic Harbor; Katmai National Park and Preserve

Coastal Brown Bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) drinking at the waters edge along the rocky shore at low tide in Geographic Harbor; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Portrait of two bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) perched on top of a boulder in Kinak Bay; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Close-up portrait of a Coastal Brown Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) in Kinak Bay; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Portrait of a Coastal Brown Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) standing in the water fishing for salmon in Geographic Harbor; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Portrait of a young, Coastal Brown Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) walking at low tide while digging clams in Geographic Harbor; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Close-up of a Coastal Brown Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) walking along the rocky shore fishing for salmon in Geographic Harbor; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Coastal Brown Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) walking along the shore fishing for salmon in Geographic Harbor; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Close-up of clam shells ad blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) exposed at low tide in Geographic Harbor; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

The sun rises over Badlands National Park in South Dakota, USA
The sun rises over Badlands National Park; South Dakota, United States of America

Aerial view of ice from the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon on a black sand beach, Iceland
An aerial view of foamy surf and the ice from the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon washing up on a black sand beach; Jokulsarlon, Vatnajokull National Park, Iceland

Aerial view of the Komodo Islands, Komodo National Park, Flores, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia
Aerial view of the Komodo Islands, Komodo National Park, home of the famous Komodo Dragon; Flores, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Stars and the Milky Way over a Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
Arid landscape in front of a ridge of rock formations with the glow of the sunset on the horizon and stars and the Milky Way over a Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia); Joshua Tree National Park

White handed gibbon aka lar gibbon, Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary near Pletteberg Bay, South Africa
Close-up portrait of a white handed gibbon aka lar gibbon (Hylobates lar) at the Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary near Pletteberg Bay; The Crags, Western Cape, South Africa

Delicate Arch in Arches National Park, Moab, Grand County, Utah, USA
Delicate Arch rock formation with a cloudy sky near Moab in Arches National Park; Moab, Grand County, Utah, United States of America

Arch Rock under a starry night sky, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
Arch Rock under a starry night sky in Joshua National Park; Joshua Tree National Park, California, United States of America

Crepuscular rays at sunset behind rock formations in the Mojave Desert, Kelso, California, USA
Crepuscular rays at sunset behind rock formations in the Mojave Desert; Kelso, California, United States of America

Mount Denali and Muldrow Glacier from Eielson Visitor Center, Denali National Park, Alaska, USA
Close-up of Mount Denali (McKinley) and Muldrow Glacier, viewed from Eielson Visitor Center in autumn; Denali National Park and Preserve, Interior Alaska, Alaska, United States of America

Iguazu Falls, Iguazu Falls National Park, Misiones, Argentina
View of the frothy water flow at the edge of the top of the waterfall at Iguazu Falls, Iguazu Falls National Park; Puerto Iguazu, Misiones, Argentina

Bull moose and cow moose courting in the frosted willows, YNP, Wyoming, USA
A bull moose (Alces alces) courting a cow moose walking through the frosted willows in the forest; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

American bison grazing on the grasses on the open range, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Herd of American bison (Bison bison) grazing on the sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) on the open range in Yellowstone National Park; United States of America

Crater Hills Geyser (Sulphur Spring) in winter, Hayden Valley, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Steam rising from Crater Hills Geyser (Sulphur Spring) over the snow-covered landscape of Hayden Valley in Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming, United States of America

Dead Lodgepole pines, with thermal residue known as bobby sox trees in winter, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Dead lodgepole pine trees (Pinus contorta) with a thermal runoff channel in the Lower Geyser Basin, also known as bobby sox trees due to the white

Tree trunks and conifers in the mist at sunrise, Mammoth Hot Springs, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Bare trees and conifer trunks emerge through the misty steam at sunrise in Mammoth Hot Springs; Yellowstone Natural Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Great gray owl sitting in dry grass, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Close-up portrait of a great gray owl (Strix nebulosa) sitting in dry grass hunting for rodents. Great Gray owls are often active in the daytime

Coyote standing in a field brush looking at camera through the falling snow, YNP, USA
Lone coyote (Canis latrans) standing in the middle of a field of brush looking at camera through the falling snow; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Wavy rock patterns in a slot canyon, Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA
Wavy, abstract patterns in the colorful sandstone rock in Upper Antelope Canyon; Antelope Canyon, Arizona, United States of America

Lodgepole pine trees in front of snow covered Yellowstone Lake in winter, YNP, USA
Frosty lodgepole pine trees (Pinus contorta) in front of snow-covered Yellowstone Lake with mountains in the distance at West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming

Frost covered American bison on geothermally heated ground in winter, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Frost covered herd of American bison (Bison bison) one lying down and others standing as still as possible in the background to conserve energy on the relatively warm

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"Preserving Nature's Beauty: Exploring Protected Areas in Wales, UK and Beyond" Discover the untouched beauty of Mwnt Beach in Ceredigion, Wales, a protected area that captivates with its pristine shores and breathtaking views. Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Three Cliffs Bay, Gower, Wales – a protected haven where rugged cliffs meet golden sands under the watchful eye of Michael S. Nolan's lens. Witness the enchanting silhouette of a fisherman against the backdrop of Porthlysgi Bay in Pembrokeshire, Wales – an idyllic spot preserved for generations to come. Lose yourself in the serenity of South Beach and St Catherines Island in Tenby, West Wales; these protected areas offer solace amidst stunning coastal landscapes. Angle Bay welcomes you with open arms as you witness a gang of immigrant cockle pickers thriving within this protected area near Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire – showcasing diversity and resilience. Journey across continents to Katmai National Park in Alaska, USA where brown bears feast on salmon at Brooks Falls – a testament to nature's delicate balance within protected areas. Marvel at Stellers Sea Lions hauled out on rocky islands within Katmai National Park; their presence highlights the importance of preserving habitats for marine life worldwide. Experience pure tranquility as full moon illuminates pink clouds over Thorofare in Yellowstone National Park; an ethereal sight that reminds us why protecting such places is crucial for future generations. Encounter bighorn sheep families standing proudly on rocks within Yellowstone National Park; their portrait symbolizes harmony between wildlife and conservation efforts. Reflect upon mirrored mountains gracing Kontrashibuna Lake in Lake Clark National Park; Alaska's serene waters mirror our responsibility to safeguard these precious ecosystems globally.