Wildlife

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Stewart Island/Rakiura, New Zealand’s third-largest island, is known for its vibrant birdlife, unique forests, wilderness beaches, and views of the night sky.
Posted July 30, 2026
Earth Observatory
Landsat 9
Oceans
Wildlife
The activity of herring around Vancouver Island in British Columbia brightened coastal waters enough to be detectable from space.
Posted March 27, 2026
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