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Preservation is the key to unlocking the secrets of our past and safeguarding our future, and is a testament to human ingenuity and dedication

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Broken pack ice at sunrise, Godthab Golf, Greenland Date: 19/08/2008

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Arctic hare (Lepus articus) Franz Joseph Fjord, North East Greenland National Park, Greenland Date: 19/08/2008

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DDE-90036614
Arctic Cotton Grass, Bredefjord, North East Greenland National Park, Greenland Date: 19/08/2008

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DDE-90036613
Apartment buildings, Sisimiut, Greenland Date: 19/08/2008

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DDE-90036425
United Kingdom, North Wales, Llangollen. Valle Crucis Abbey, a Cistercian church dating from the 13th century, preserved and maintained by the CADW. Date: 19/05/2005

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DDE-90035456
Spain, Asturias Region, Asturias Province, Aviles, steel mill smokestacks, dusk Date: 30/07/2008

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DDE-90035457
Spain, Asturias Region, Asturias Province, Aviles, industrial port cranes, dusk Date: 30/07/2008

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DDE-90035257
Romanesque Art. Monastery of Santa Maria de Ripoll. Founded by the Count Wilfred the Hairy in 879 or 880. Historic-artistic monument since 1931. Outside view. Ripoll. Catalonia. Spain

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DDE-90028639
Canada, Nunavut, Franklin Strait, Boothia Peninsula, Broken pack ice and ice floes cruising the southern extent of the Gulf of Boothia and approaching Fury and Hecla Strait. Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90028638
Canada, Nunavut, Franklin Strait, Boothia Peninsula. Ice floes cruising the southern extent of the Gulf of Boothia and approaching Fury and Hecla Strait Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90028637
Canada, Nunavut, Gulf of Boothia, Melting pack ice cruising the southern extent of the Gulf of Boothia and approaching Fury and Hecla Strait Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90028636
Canada, Nunavut, Baffin Island. the silhouette of the russian icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnicov anchored at Cape Dyer. Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90028635
Canada, Nunavut, Franklin Strait, Boothia Peninsula, Blue pools created by melting pack ice. Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90028634
Canada, Nunavut, Franklin Strait, Boothia Peninsula, Blue pools created by melting pack ice. Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90028632
Canada, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Mallikjuaq Historic Park. Tundra vegetation. Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90028633
Canada, Nunavut, Salisbury Island, Dwarf Fireweed (chamerion latifolium) close-up. Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90028631
Canada, Nunavut. Aerial view of glaciers in Itirbilung Fjord. Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90028630
Canada, Nunavut, Cape Dorset. Wildflower field in the Arctic. Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90028629
Canada, Nunavut. The coast of Beechey Island, aerial view. Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90028628
Canada, Nunavut. Close-up of glacier in Itirbilung Fjord. Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90028627
Canada, Nunavut, Hudson Strait. Cloud formation at sunset. Date: 11/09/2007

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Canada, Nunavut. Icebergs at sunset in Davis Strait. Date: 11/09/2007

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Canada, Nunavut. Ice floes cruising Foxe Basin. Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90028625
Canada, Nunavut. Ice floes cruising Foxe Basin. Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90028623
Canada, Nunavut. Ice floes cruising Foxe Basin. Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90024250
Tomb of Mohammed Shah, Lodhi Gardens, New Delhi, India Date: 11/11/2005

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DDE-90023596
Antarctic Peninsula, Neko Harbour. Gentoo Penguins (Pygoscelis papua) on what is called the penguin highway, a path leading uphill towards the nesting sites. Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90023597
Antarctic Peninsula, Neko Harbour. Gentoo Penguins (Pygoscelis papua) on what is called the penguin highway, a path leading uphill towards the nesting sites. Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90023594
Antarctica, Peter the First Island. Zodiac trying to get back to the Russian icebreaker Kapitan Klebnikov and struggeling through pancake ice Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90023595
Antarctica, Peter the First Island. Zodiacs trying to get back to the Russian icebreaker Kapitan Klebnikov and struggeling through pancake ice. Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctica, Snow Hill Island, Adult emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) tobogganing on the sea ice while going to sea for feeding. Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90023587
Antarctica, Snow Hill Island. Photographer at work in front of Emperor Penguin rockery (Aptenodytes forsteri). Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctica, Snow Hill Island. Group of Emperor Penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) adults with chicks. Blue iceberg in the background. Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctica, Far East Coast of Antarctica, Cooperation Sea. Adelie Penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) swimming underwater. Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, Half Moon Island. Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) calling. Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctica, Snow Hill Island. Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) colony. Blue iceberg in the background. Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90023581
Antarctica, Snow Hill Island. Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) colony. Iceberg in the background. Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90023580
Antarctica, Bellingshausen Sea. The Russian icebreaker Kapitan Klebnikov cruising through pancake ice. Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctica, Snow Hill Island. Passenger landing with helicopter near Emperor Penguin colony. Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctica, Cape Adare. Adelie Penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) on nest incubating two eggs. Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90023564
Antarctica, Snow Hill Island. Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) colony. Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90023566
Antarctic Peninsula, Neko Harbour. Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) yawning Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctica, Brown Bluff. Adelie Penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) portrait. Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctica, Ross Sea. Adelie Penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) porpoising. Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90023134
South Georgia, Cooper Bay. Group of King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) returning on beach after feeding at sea. Date: 11/09/2007

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South Georgia, St. Andrews Bay. King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) walking in snow storm among huge Southern Elephant Seals (Mirounga leonina). Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90023132
South Georgia, Cooper Bay, Couple of Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) returning on beach after feeding at sea. (Not available for calendars or greeting cards in Japan till 2014) Date: 11/09/2007

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DDE-90023133
South Georgia, Fortuna Bay. Group of King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) walking on beach covered by fresh snow. Date: 11/09/2007




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Preservation is the key to unlocking the secrets of our past and safeguarding our future, and is a testament to human ingenuity and dedication, as seen in the meticulous restoration of King Henry VIII's ship, the Mary Rose, in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. This magnificent vessel stands as a living relic of history, reminding us of our maritime heritage. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies another remarkable preservation project - the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier. This floating museum in New York City serves as a time capsule that allows visitors to step back into America's military past. Traveling further back in time, we encounter the Nydam Viking Ship. Discovered in Denmark's Nydam Bog, this ancient vessel has been painstakingly preserved for over 1, 500 years and offers invaluable insights into Viking culture and seafaring prowess. Closer to home, Tewkesbury Abbey in the United Kingdom stands tall as an architectural marvel from medieval times. Its preservation ensures that generations can admire its grandeur and appreciate its historical significance. Preservation extends beyond buildings; it encompasses cultural artifacts like bottles of wine arranged inside old cellars in Vrbice, Moravia. These carefully curated collections showcase winemaking traditions passed down through generations. In today's world where sustainability is paramount, preserving natural resources is crucial. Solar panels harnessing energy from sunlight symbolize our commitment to renewable power sources while reducing carbon emissions. The sight of octopuses hung up on washing lines may seem peculiar but represents age-old fishing practices still observed on Chania Island in Greece. Preserving these customs not only sustains local livelihoods but also safeguards traditional knowledge for future generations. Nature itself provides breathtaking preservation: a tree growing heart-shaped reminds us that even amidst chaos and destruction love can flourish if nurtured with care. As climate change threatens polar regions' delicate ecosystems like Greenland Sea's broken pack ice; preserving them becomes imperative for maintaining biodiversity balance.