John Derting

As clear and crisp as it gets! Perfect ice for practicing V threads or A threads. Definitely will melt as soon as the sun warms things up this spring so putting this hole in this ice berg has little to no impact. . You can hear my excitement as it takes a certain kinda blue ice to get me going 🧊💙 

Nature Is Metal

Sea Lampreys are ancient fish that have survived for millions of years, using their round, toothy, sucker-like mouths to latch onto fish and feed on their blood and fluids. They’re born and spawn in freshwater rivers and streams, and while they can live in the lakes connected to these rivers, they mostly use them as a brief stopover in their native North Atlantic range before heading to the ocean to feed. As parasites, sea lampreys play a role in aquatic ecosystems by feeding on host fish, which helps cycle nutrients and keeps fish populations from growing too large in their natural habitats, while also providing food for predators like birds and larger fish in the food chain - a properly lampreyed fish is considerably weaker and easier for the hungry to capture. So even these eerie wriggling nightmare creatures reveal the importance of parasites in maintaining balance in the ecosystem. 📽 by @roysboyscharters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nature Is Metal is powered by you! Did you record a wild video that you would like to get featured here? natureismetal.com/submissions is the absolute best place to send it. Our team checks the submission page daily 

Hubble Space Telescope

Swipe to meet a galaxy in your neighborhood ➡️ This 2015 image shows a portion of the Andromeda Galaxy, our Milky Way's nearest major galactic neighbor. Even though the galaxy is about 2.5 million light-years away, Hubble’s vision is powerful enough to resolve individual stars in a 61,000-light-year-long stretch of the galaxy's pancake-shaped disk. That's like photographing a beach and resolving individual grains of sand! We're sharing one outstanding image from each year of Hubble’s mission to celebrate its upcoming 35th birthday – counting down to a new series of anniversary images! Stay tuned for more, and get caught up at the link in our bio! Image descripton: Extending over three images, a portion of the Andromeda Galaxy shines. At left, a bright, hazy, and yellow core spirals out into arms containing dark brown dust and bright blue stars. Image credit: NASA, ESA, J. Dalcanton, B.F. Williams and L.C. Johnson (University of Washington), the PHAT team and R. Gendler #Hubble35 #NASA #Hubble #Andromeda #galaxy #space #science #stars #astronomy #cosmos 

Nature

“What you seek is seeking you” A bit of Thursday panther magic for your feed. Tag a friend who needs to hear it too! Beautiful photos by @shaazjung 

Discovery

From bloom to breakdown, the fungal cycle continues 🍄 The second season of #TheLastOfUs premieres today on @StreamOnMax 

EarthPix 🌎 Travel

@officialgiuliana Cartagena Colombia 🇨🇴 

EarthPix 🌎 Travel

Tourist attraction? Who would even feel comfortable with this? 🎥 @ vinay_nakirtha666 

EarthPix 🌎 Travel

@lifewithelliott Mount Yoshino, adorned with approximately 30,000 cherry trees, is a breathtaking destination in Nara Prefecture, Japan. 

BEAUTIFUL DESTINATIONS

@paulamoratal whisks us away to a wild swimmer's dream in Valencia, Ruta Río Fraile! 🇪🇸 ✨ This natural gem boasts dramatic rock formations sculpted by time, crystal-clear waters perfect for a dip, and a scenic hiking trail for all levels. Explore hidden waterfalls, natural pools, and diverse wildlife! 💧 🦅 Getting to Ruta del Rio Fraile: 📍 The closest town is Bicorp, Valencia. 🚗 You’ll need a car to reach the trailhead. From Valencia, take the A-7 and CV-590 towards Bicorp. Look for signs for the “Ecomuseo de Bicorp.” 💶 Parking is available near the official starting point, with a daily fee. Hiking Routes: 1️⃣ Lower Route (Barranco del Fraile): This is the shorter and easier route, perfect for families and beginners. It starts near the Peña Cortada swimming area and follows the river downstream, offering stunning views and natural pools. (Approximately 1.5 km round trip) 2️⃣ Upper Route (Circular Ruta del Fraile): This longer route offers a more challenging hike with breathtaking views. It winds through the canyon, passing waterfalls and hidden coves. Be sure to wear proper footwear. (Approximately 4 km round trip) Best Time to Visit: 📆 Spring (April-May) and Fall (September-October) offer pleasant temperatures for hiking. 🔥 Avoid peak summer months (July-August) as it can get very hot and crowded. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Weekdays are generally less crowded than weekends. 📽 @paulamoratal 📍 Ruta Río Fraile, Valencia, Spain #beautifuldestinations #beautifulspain