Shipwrecks from past centuries are often found among the island chains that dot the northern sea.

The endemic plants of the Mascarene Islands evolved in isolation over millions of years, creating unique ecosystems found nowhere else.

By the time the highway bypass opened, our little hog island had been forgotten by everyone but the locals.

The Kuril Islands play a strategic role in the fisheries and shipping routes of the North Pacific.

We spent the summer exploring the tidal islands along the rugged coastline, timing our visits with the ebb and flow of the sea.

Scientists sailed to the remote archipelago to study the sudden appearance of floating islands and their unique ecosystems.

The Solomon Islander spoke passionately about preserving the coral reefs that sustain his community.

During the festival, musicians from the Friendly Islands performed ancient songs that enchanted everyone.

We spent a week exploring Pitcairn Island's rugged coastline and meeting its small community.

Fraser Island's diverse ecosystems, from rainforests to sand dunes, attract scientists and tourists alike.