Geography & Geology

Stewards of the Sea: Why the Indian Ocean Gyre Matters

View to the Indian Ocean from space. Image from here (accessed 4/26/2026).

What is an oceanic gyre and how does it work on the other side of the world?

The earth has five major oceanic gyres: the North/South Pacific, North/South Atlantic, and Indian Ocean. These circular currents play a key role in global climate regulation and marine debris accumulation.

Our travels to the Indian Ocean have convinced me of the need for a Creation Care wake-up call. We must treat our oceans with respect and stop letting our junk become the problem for future generations.

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Learn about the “Five Gyres Institute” here: https://www.5gyres.org/

Learn about “The Ocean Cleanup” here: https://theoceancleanup.com/


Bible Land Explorers are headed back to Tanzania June 3-13, 2027. Lake Victoria, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, are on our agenda as we photo-hunt big cats, small birds, and everything in-between. We are now receiving early registrations for this exclusive small-group adventure. See the link here for brochure and more information or email us at BibleLandExplorer@gmail.com.

The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: An Ancient Merchant’s Guide to the Indian Ocean

Explore the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, the essential ancient maritime guidebook for merchants navigating the Red Sea and Indian Ocean during the New Testament period.

A Garden with a Tomb (and a Gardener). Part 1: The Quarry Site

Explore the archaeology of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Discover why an ancient stone quarry holds the key to reconciling the "head and the heart" this Easter.

Beauty and Danger: The First Cataract of the Nile

Explore the first cataract of the Nile is a place of wild beauty and mystery. It served as a natural border between ancient Egypt and Nubia near Aswan. Learn how these rocky rapids shaped trade, military strategy, and the cultural exchange between two great civilizations.

The Two Spheres of Egypt: Black Land, Red Land.

Discover how Ancient Egyptians divided their world into Kemet (the fertile Black Land) and Deshret (the desert Red Land), shaping their culture and afterlife.

Explore the Arabian Spice Route from the Harrat Lookout, AlUla Oasis.

Visit the Harrat Lookout for a panoramic view of the AlUla Oasis. Discover the history of the Arabian Spice Route and the stunning sandstone canyons of Saudi Arabia.

Fingerprints on a frosty pane

Fingerprints on a frosty pane

Great sheets of ice flanked our walk on Kibo's rim. Aside from the fact that we were tripping along a corridor that was 19,000 feet in the sky, it could have been someone's gravel driveway. Or one of Jupiter's moons.