Chagulak Island is an uninhabited island located in the Nicobar Islands chain of India. Once a popular tourist destination, the island is now marred by environmental damage and the spread of invasive species. Protecting Chagulak Island from further damage is essential if the island is to have any hope of recovering in the future. History…
Foreland Island is the largest and easternmost of the three main islands that make up the Virgin Islands. About 7 miles long and 3 miles wide, it is situated about 6 miles west of St. Thomas. The island has a total land area of 118 square miles, making it the second-largest of the US Virgin…
If you’re a nature lover, chances are you’ve been blessed with fond memories of mud islands. These surreal landscapes are created when a body of water becomes saturated with sediment and slowly hardens over time. As the mud island grows, it pulls in more and more water, forming a circular or elliptical shape. What makes…
Umaraiffinolhu Island is a 1,926-hectare island located in the Arafura Sea, off the coast of Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is owned by the Queensland Government and managed by the Torres Strait Regional Authority. The island is a part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and is home to about 1,000 Torres Strait Islanders…
The Aleutian Islands are a group of five small volcanic islands and three coral atolls in the North Pacific Ocean. With an area of 176 square miles (461 square kilometers), the islands are part of the United States and the Unites States National Park Service. The islands are Green, with a population of about 1,500…
Sabtang Island is one of the most beautiful and secluded islands in Sabah, Malaysia. Situated in the middle of the state, Sabtang Island is strategically situated to provide easy access to most places in the state. It is also an ideal spot for divers, as it has abundant marine life including coral reefs and many…
Nakadori Island is a small uninhabited island located in the Seto Inland Sea, about 190 kilometers southwest of Hiroshima. The island is believed to be one of the sites where Emperor Jimmu is said to have performed miraculous water-divining ceremonies. The island is accessible only by boat and has a few small concrete buildings on…
Gallandhoo island is a small island located in the Gulf of Oman. It is noted for its outstanding coral reefs, which offer snorkelers and divers a wide variety of marine life to explore. The island also has a range of resorts, including two 5-star hotels. The island has been popular with divers and snorkelers for…
Kudanaagoashi Island is a new tourist destination located in the Kudanaagoashi Bay of Oshima Island, Japan. The island is 5.5 square kilometers in size and is home to a small population of Raccoons, which have been left behind by humans. The island has been designated as a Natural Monument by the Japanese government and is…
Douglas Island is an uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean, located about halfway between Hawaii and California. The island is about 3 miles long, 1 mile wide, and has an elevation of about 154 feet. The island is classified as a National Wildlife Refuge and a Marine National Monument. The island is named for Adm.…