Bis an den Rand der Welt

Exciting expedition reports and spectacular nature photography. An ascent to a 7,000-meter-high Himalayan peak – for the benefit of intensive medicine. A submarine mission to the deep sea, 1,000 meters beneath the waves of the Atlantic. A research expedition to untouched coral reefs and rainforest islands off the coast of Panama. A descent by rope into the largest caves on Earth, deep in the underworld of China. For 20 years, science journalist Lars Abromeit has been exploring the most extreme habitats on Earth, working alongside research teams to unlock the secrets of our world. In this text-image volume, he presents the ten most thrilling research expeditions he has documented for GEO magazine. With spectacular images from internationally renowned photographers such as George Steinmetz, Christian Ziegler, Tim Laman, and Esther Horvath, this book showcases the diversity, beauty, and mystery of our planet. It also highlights why we must better protect its natural spaces. Features: 10.