Drying Out Collection

From starfish on beaches to lobstermen's pots, the natural world and human industries alike understand the importance of drying out

Drying Out Collection: Starfish on a beach

Starfish on a beach
Starfish washed up on a pebble beach. Starfish, also known as sea stars, are a type of marine invertebrate. They have typical radial symmetry, with five arms branching off a central region

Drying Out Collection: Lobstermen repair their pots in their shanty at the West End of Bridlington harbour

Lobstermen repair their pots in their shanty at the West End of Bridlington harbour whilst stormy weather prevents them putting to sea. June 1936 P23066

Drying Out Collection: The yawl Banzai dried out at boatyard mooring, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The yawl Banzai dried out at boatyard mooring, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Banzai dried out at boatyard mooring, 1912. The Gridiron shed in the background was used by Cowes boat builders J Samuel White

Drying Out Collection: Snakelocks anemone C017 / 8438

Snakelocks anemone C017 / 8438
Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia sulcata) at low tide. The gelatinous nature of this sea anemone prevents it from drying out when exposed to air at low tide

Drying Out Collection: Intensive irrigation from groundwater, on the edge of the Everglades National Park

Intensive irrigation from groundwater, on the edge of the Everglades National Park. Near Florida City. USA
ROG-12177 Intensive irrigation from groundwater On the edge of the Everglades National Park, near Florida City, USA Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Drying Out Collection: Oscillatoria cyanobacteria, dark field LM

Oscillatoria cyanobacteria, dark field LM
Oscillatoria animalis cyanobacteria, dark field light micrograph. The genus name for this cyanobacterium comes from the movement it makes as it orientates itself to the brightest light source

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From starfish on beaches to lobstermen's pots, the natural world and human industries alike understand the importance of drying out. Whether it's the Banzai yawl at the boatyard, a snakelocks anemone in its aquatic habitat, or a polar bear on the ice in Spitsbergen, a crucial part of the cycle. But in our modern world, droughts like China's current one, affecting over 60% of its major cities and 110 facing serious water shortages, remind us that this essential process can also bring challenges. Meanwhile, irrigation in the Everglades and the resilient Oscillatoria cyanobacteria show the power of nature's adaptability. Let's cherish the balance between drying out and rehydrating, and work together to mitigate the effects of extreme weather events.