Saline Collection (page 8)

Flooded salt flat in Death Valley, California, USA. This high volume of water is due to heavy rainfall during an El Nino event. Photographed at sunset

Lake Mono at sunset. This lake in California, USA, is an important habitat for species of bird. In the mid-20th century the lakes tributaries were diverted to support the growth of Los Angeles

Tufa towers at Lake Mono, California, USA. Tufa is a mineral deposit formed by the precipitation of calcium salts from water saturated with bicarbonates

Salt lake. Circular deposits in Spotted Lake, British Columbia, Canada. A salt lake contains water of high salinity, due to the mineral content of the underlying geology

Tufa towers at Lake Mono, California, USA. Tufa is a mineral deposit formed by the precipitation of calcium salts from water saturated with bicarbonates

Aster tripolium ssp pannonicum
Pannonian Sea Aster (Aster tripolium ssp pannonicum) flowering on saline grasslands in the Hortobagy National Park, East Hungary

Red mangroves (Rhizophora mangle) forming a coastal mangrove swamp. Mangroves are tropical and subtropical plants that grow in saline coastal habitats

Tamarisk tree (Tamarix parviflora) by the sea. Photographed in Greece, in March

Coastal vegetation. Shrubby seabite (Suaeda vera, green) and sea purslane (Atriplex portulacoides, grey) in a coastal habitat

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) cygnet, close-up of head, at nest, Abbotsbury, Dorset, England

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) cygnet, on back of adult female, Abbotsbury, Dorset, England

Splitimage of Mangrove, Jellyfish Lake, Micronesia, Palau

Black-tailed Jackrabbit, Lepus californicus, wild, Welder flats, Texas

Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve, near Lymington, on the edge of the New Forest, looking across to the Isle of Wight
ROG-13872 Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve, near Lymington, on the edge of the New Forest, looking across to the Isle of Wight

Long-billed Curlew - feeding in saltmarsh and mudflats - California - United States
ROG-13865 Long-billed Curlew - feeding in saltmarsh and mudflats California, United States Numenius americanus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Saltmarsh and lagoon at Arrowhead Marsh, Martin Luther King Park, East Bay, Oakland; California, United States
ROG-13851 Saltmarsh and lagoon at Arrowhead Marsh, Martin Luther King Park, East Bay, Oakland; California, United States Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Saltmarsh and estuarine habitats with large flocks of waders and waterfowl, at Bodega Bay, North California
ROG-13856 Saltmarsh and estuarine habitats with large flocks of waders and waterfowl at Bodega Bay, North California, United States Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display

Saltmarsh, pools and lagoons at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, California, United States
ROG-13855 Saltmarsh, pools and lagoons at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, California, United States Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Salt pans, Saline, Sicily, Italy, Europe

A coconut sprouting on a Fijian beach
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California Gull - eating Alkali Flies along the shore of Mono Lake. California, USA
ROG-11934 California Gull - eating Alkali Flies along the shore of Mono Lake. California, USA. Larus californicus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

California Gull - eating Alkali Flies, along the shore of Mono Lake California, USA
ROG-11933 California Gull - eating Alkali Flies, along the shore of Mono Lake California, USA Larus californicus Lake Mono is a saline, soda lake

Alkali Flies - related to Brine Flies. In Mono Lake, east side of Sierre Nevada near Lee Vining
ROG-11932 Alkali Flies - related to Brine Flies. In Mono Lake, east side of Sierre Nevada near Lee Vining, California, USA Ephydra hians Mono lake is a saline, soda lake

Mono Lake - at 6400 feet. Famous for its tufa pinnacles, threat from Los Angeles water supply, and its birds. Sunset
ROG-11908 Mono Lake - at 6400 feet. Tufa pinnacles at sunset. East side of Sierra Nevada, near Lee Vining, California, USA Mono Lake is a closed hydrological basin - water flows into it

Salt Lake - at sunset, unusually full of water in high rainfall El Nino year
ROG-11885 Salt Lake - at sunset, unusually full of water in high rainfall El Nino year. Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Exploring the World's Saline Wonders: From Sandy Beaches to Salt Flats" Sand and surf meet at Lumahai Beach, creating a picturesque saline paradise on the Island of Kauai, Hawaii USA. Witnessing a breathtaking sunset over the Na Pali Coast from Ke'e Beach in Haena State Park, where saline waters blend with golden hues. Discovering the serene beauty of Hest Bank Salt Marsh in Morecambe Bay, Lancashire UK - a haven for unique saline ecosystems. Italy's Sicily offers a stunning view from Trapani's saline towards Erice, showcasing nature's harmonious balance between land and saltwater. Immerse yourself in Limekiln State Park's enchanting Hare Creek and redwoods as they intertwine with the refreshing touch mist along Big Sur coastline, California USA. Exploring medical advancements through an MRI scan that reveals ruptured breast implants filled with sterile saline solution - ensuring patient safety remains paramount. Embark on a journey to Noirmoutier-en-l'Ile in Pays de la Loire region, France - home to vibrant salt farms where traditional methods preserve centuries-old techniques for harvesting this precious mineral compound. Behold the mesmerizing view de Janubio on Lanzarote island in Spain; witness turquoise waters merging seamlessly with vast salt pans under clear blue skies. Nature unveils its wonders as pinkish flamingos gracefully wade through shimmering blue waters enriched by natural salinity – an exquisite sight to behold. In Ethiopia's Danakil Depression lies Dallol salt mines where camels form caravans transporting valuable salt extracted from these arid lands – witnessing ancient trade routes come alive before your eyes. Two miners tirelessly break up massive blocks of pure white salt within Danakil Depression's salt flats, showcasing the immense effort behind this essential mineral's extraction.