Welcome to my ‘Water Bodies’ category, where we dive into the world of water. Here, we’ll explore how waterfalls are formed and why the sound of running water is so relaxing. My posts cover the impact of human activity on oceans, such as changes in ocean currents and coral reef health. We’ll also take a look at why wave energy isn’t yet powering your phone and how water came to Earth.
Coral reefs are one of the most diverse and important ecosystems on our planet, providing numerous ecosystem services and serving as a home to a wide range of biodiversity. In my previous article, I explored the significance of coral reefs and how they are constructed. Although my main goal with this blog is to highlight …
A new world awaits you once you put on your diving goggles, insert the snorkel into your mouth, and dive underwater. I had many opportunities to explore this mysterious place while living in the Caribbean for a half year. Coral reefs, with their vibrant colours and diverse fish, have always struck me as particularly beautiful. …
Water is the source of all life. About two-thirds of our bodies are made up of it. 1 Humans can only survive for a few days without water. 2 It covers 71% of our Earth´s surface. 3 Water is abundant on our blue planet. However, its rarely found on other planets in our solar system. …
We all know the soothing sound of running water. It can have a calming effect, reassuring us everything will be fine. It makes the sounds of waves, waterfalls, and rivers a popular meditation background. But why does it relax us to perceive the flow of water? The reason why the sound of water can help …
The Western Part of Guadeloupe, called Bass Terre is rich in beautiful waterfalls. They differentiate in shape and high. Some are great for jumping off the cliffs into the basin, but others too high to risk a leap. Their sound is soothing and can be used as a meditation background. Waterfalls are not only pretty …
Here in Guadeloupe, my friends and I are surfing a lot. I love the feeling you get while catching a wave and floating on the water over the ocean. For me, this is what freedom feels like. However, I wondered why waves that are so powerful to move the human body, aren´t commonly used for …
Did you ever really thought about how the ocean is floating into its depths? The wind controls only a small part of ocean currents on the surface. What about the rest? How do huge currents like the gulf stream come into existence? In which way do they connect to our worldwide current system? In this …
One thing I soon noticed during my Erasmus stay in Guadeloupe was the nuisance of algae. The kind of brown algae flooding the Caribbean Sea is called Sargassum. They have the power to turn beautiful beaches into stinking pots. White sand is hidden under enormous masses of brown piles; clear blue water is spoiled with …
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