coastline

boats · river

River transport and maritime activity in the mist-covered waterways near Diamond Harbour. This footage captures large river vessels and ferry boats navigating through broad silt-heavy waters under dense foggy conditions in West Bengal.

West Bengal·coastline · boats

Namkhana Fishing Harbour, an important fishing and river transport hub in the coastal delta region of West Bengal.

coastline · bazaar

Bakkhali Sea Beach, a popular coastal destination along the Bay of Bengal known for its wide sandy shoreline and relaxed seaside atmosphere.

Odisha·coastline · livestock

Crowds of tourists gather at Puri Beach during the summer season along the Bay of Bengal coastline. Visitors are seen swimming, walking along the shore, relaxing beneath colourful umbrella tents, and visiting temporary beachside stalls.

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The coastal landscape of Henry's Island near Bakkhali shows expansive mudflats exposed during low tide along the Bay of Bengal shoreline.

wildlife · birds

Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) observed foraging along a sandy coastal shoreline in the United Arab Emirates. Two Common Sandpipers actively walking and feeding near the water’s edge in a coastal habitat.

wildlife · birds

Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata) observed foraging along a sandy coastal shoreline in the United Arab Emirates. A Eurasian Curlew walking and running along the water’s edge while actively searching for prey in shallow coastal habitat.

wildlife · birds

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) observed along a coastal shoreline in the United Arab Emirates, flying above calm marine waters and resting near the shoreline.

birds · wildlife

Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis) observed in shallow wetland waters in the United Arab Emirates. A dark morph Western Reef Heron wading through shallow coastal water while searching for fish and small aquatic prey.

wildlife · birds

A Yellow-legged Gull is seen standing on a sandy shore near a coastal water body. This gull is identified by its clean white head and underparts, contrasted with a medium-grey back and wings.

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Amitabh Bachchan delivers long speech at Shobhaa De's book launch of Superstar India: "It is an honour to release Shobha De's book in her home town. It feels right and good to be here.

Odisha·coastline

A lively and crowded scene unfolds at Puri Beach, where numerous tourists and locals gather along the shoreline of the Bay of Bengal. People are seen taking dips in the sea, enjoying the rolling waves as they come ashore.

coastline · wildlife

At Gopalpur Beach, the traditional process of sun-drying small fish such as anchovies and sardines is seen spread across a wide, open ground. Hundreds of fish are laid out under the sun in neat clusters.

farmland · coastline

Unripe mangoes (Mangifera indica) are observed growing on trees in the Wilderness Orchard. The fruits appear green and firm, indicating an early stage of development before ripening. Multiple mangoes hang from branches among dense foliage.

boats · coastline

At Namkhana Port, the rhythm of coastal life unfolds through the steady movement of fishing boats along narrow waterways. Numerous boats glide across the water, reflecting the daily routines of local fishermen.

coastline · bazaar

Shops line the beachfront area at Bakkhali Beach, creating a lively coastal market atmosphere. Numerous visitors are seen walking, browsing, and interacting with shopkeepers.

West Bengal·ceremony · coastline

A night-time scene at Gangasagar on Sagar Island, West Bengal, India, shows people gathered along the beach near the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal.

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A mass nesting event of the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle is observed along the coastline of Odisha. Known as arribada, this synchronised behaviour involves large numbers of female turtles coming ashore to lay eggs.

Odisha·coastline

Puri Sea Beach, also known as Golden Beach, is shown during daytime with a large number of visitors. The beach lies along the Bay of Bengal and is a major coastal destination in eastern India.

Odisha·coastline · aerial

A stunning sunset scene unfolds over Puri Beach, captured from a drone perspective. The golden sun slowly descends toward the horizon, casting warm hues across the sky and reflecting on the sea.

wildlife · birds

A flock of Brown-headed Gulls (Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus) is seen actively foraging and moving along the shoreline of Rushikulya Beach. The birds gather on the orange-toned sand, pecking at the surface in search of food.

coastline · politics

A lively gathering unfolds on a sandy beach in Maharashtra, where a large number of people have assembled, likely for an event or rally. The open landscape stretches toward a hazy horizon, enhancing the scale of the scene.

coastline · wildlife

A hermit crab (family Paguroidea) is seen moving across the sandy shores of Chandipur Beach. The small crab uses a discarded sea snail shell as its protective home, a common adaptation among hermit crabs.