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Our World is an Incredible Place – 12 Breathtaking Images

Sleipner A is an offshore oil platform located in the North Sea. It was one of the first platforms to employ concrete gravity-based structure technology for offshore oil production.

A City Built Entirely on Water? I Don't Believe It!

The construction of this offshore utopia will cost around $167 billion.

Meet the Happiest Creature on Earth!

Although numerous on the small offshore islands, it has a very restricted range and is classified as vulnerable.On the mainland, where it is threatened by most introduced predatory species such as foxes, it requires dense ground cover for refuge.

Wow! This Courageous Man Survived at Sea for 438 Days!

The storm was gaining strength on land but had not yet reached the men far offshore. All this changed around 1 a.m. Waves started to rock the small boat, which began to tilt alarmingly. They realized that they desperately needed to start making their way back towards shore.

These Powerboats Are Fast Enough To Make Your Eyes Water...

Skater 46 Race/Pleasure Image Copyright and Source: Skater Powerboats Skater claims that this model is the “Rolls Royce of offshore powerboats” due to its sumptuous cabin and cockpit accommodation.

Five Beautiful Beaches In 5 Different Colors

Red Sand Beach is partially shielded from the rough open ocean by an offshore reef. The result is a natural sea wall that protects the bay from large waves. Kaihalulu is one of the few red sand beaches in the world.

Marvel at the Stunning Winners of Ocean Art Awards!

Working with a local fisherman, we searched the deep water offshore near the continental shelf, and we spotted a lonely sea lion. The sea lion was chasing sardines, and the ball was constantly changing shape as the sea lion broke it up." 11. Art by Steven Kovacs. Honorable Mention, Blackwater.

Gallery: 2024 Natural Landscape Photography Winners!

The dramatic waves, enhanced by offshore winds and sunlit mist creating rainbows, resembled an army marching into battle. 14. “Float” by Peter Coskun. Winner, Grand Scenic.

Incredible Undersea Photography: 16 Award-Winning Pics

Image source: Ocean Photographer of the Year A young grey reef shark is caught by an angler at Burma Bank, an offshore plateau in the Andaman Sea, at night. Location: Myanmar Related: One Photographer is Capturing the Ocean In a Whole New Way 7. 

This Stunning Island Is Often Called the Eighth Continent

Just offshore, there's a 60-mile-long coral reef that acts as a natural barrier to ocean waves, meaning that you can dive, snorkel and swim to your heart's content. You'll also get to see local fisherman going about their business in traditional canoes.

Looking For Some Me-Time? Try These 7 Peaceful Places

Nevis Island, the Caribbeans Image source: Wikimedia Commons The Caribbean island of Nevis is often regarded as the world’s most secretive offshore.

These Hotel Entrances Will Make Anyone's Jaw Drop

When looking out to the ocean, guests are able to see sampans (traditional wooden boats) dotted about on the water, as well as a series if picture-perfect Vietnamese islands just offshore. 10. 

Fancy a Holiday in December? Here's Where You Should Go!

However, Big Island sees lower rates than the others, not to mention a lot less rain – making it a great place to catch some surf or a glimpse of humpback whales breaching offshore.

You May Know These Photos, but Not Their History...

Later that same day, they were ordered to replace the flag with a much larger one, that would be seen even by troops in ships offshore. The iconic photo actually shows the second flag to be raised in Iwo Jima. Subsequently, the photographer was accused of staging the dramatic set-up.