Happy Earth Day!

Behold one of the more stunningly detailed images of the Earth yet created. This Blue Marble Earth montage, created from photographs taken by the VIIRS instrument on board the Suomi NPP satellite, shows many stunning details of our home planet © NASA

Every day should be earth day but, once a year, it is time to stop and reflect on what each one of us can do to help this magnificent planet we call earth.

As bluewater sailors, our members have probably seen more of the planet than most will ever see. We have also witnessed the toll human presence has taken on our beloved world. For one day, let's reflect on the absolute beauty of our home and ways that we can help reverse some of the damage people have inflicted.

This article has been provided by the courtesy of Ocean Cruising Club.