Google has captured the world's attention today (April 22) with a doodle commemorating Earth Day 2024. Celebrated globally on April 22, World Earth Day draws attention to the climate changes affecting our planet. Google has participated in this observance with a doodle that is both informative and visually striking.
On Earth Day, Google's doodle highlighted the natural beauty and biodiversity of Earth through aerial photographs, reminding us of the importance of preserving it for future generations. The doodle featured a selection of 6 different images, forming the word 'Google.' Moreover, Google explained the significance behind each showcased location.
, it shows places around the globe where individuals, communities, and governments are hard at work every day to protect the natural beauty, biodiversity, and resources of our planet.
G- The first photo hails from the Turks and Caicos archipelago.
These islands are a cradle of significant biodiversity and are home to conservation efforts aimed at solving environmental challenges, including the preservation of natural resources and rock formations, and the restoration of endangered species like the Turks and Caicos Rock Iguana.
O- The second photo spotlights Scorpion Reef National Park in Mexico.
Also known as Arrecife de Alacranes, it's the largest reef in the southern Gulf of Mexico and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This marine protected area serves as a haven for complex coral structures and numerous endangered bird and turtle species.
O- The third photo features Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland.
Established in 2008 after decades of advocacy work, it protects the ecosystems around Europe's largest glacier, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The unique landscape and flora are shaped by a mix of volcanoes and glacial ice.
G- The fourth photo brings Brazil's Jaú National Park into focus.
Also known as Parque Nacional do Jaú, it's one of the largest forest reserves in South America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Centrally located in the Amazon Rainforest, it safeguards a vast range of species including the margay, jaguar, giant otter, and the Amazonian manatee.
L- The fifth photo unveils Nigeria's Great Green Wall.
Initiated in 2007, this African Union-led project is revitalizing lands affected by desertification across Africa, planting trees and other vegetation while implementing sustainable land management practices. It also provides increased economic opportunities, food security, and climate resilience for the local people and communities.
E- The final photo depicts the Pilbara Archipelago Nature Reserve in Australia.
One of the 20 nature reserves in Australia, the Pilbara Archipelago is aiding the protection of fragile ecosystems, increasingly rare natural habitats, and many endangered or threatened species – including various sea turtles, shorebirds, and sea birds.
