Shipwrecks and Endless Dunes of Namib Skeleton Coast NP, Dense ocean fogs of the Benguela Current, Cape Fur seals, and Walvis Bay Salt Works. Namibia.
Two Oceans of the Skeleton Coast
From the Skeleton Coast in the north to the Orange River in the south, Namibia has nearly a thousand miles of coastline. For much of that distance, the windblown dunes of the Namib Desert reach right to the pounding surf of the Atlantic Ocean, creating a stark yet beautiful landscape. Shaped by the winds and largely unpopulated, Namibia’s coastal area is home to only a handful of towns and villages. Shipwrecks lie in place for decades or even centuries, slowly disintegrated by the sea and desert. In places, cape fur seals gather in huge numbers, mostly free from harassment. Dense ocean fogs originate offshore from the collision of the cold Benguela Current and warm air from the Namib Desert and often cover dunes with the cool mist. In this collection, you can take a look at Namibia’s picturesque shores and dunes, its coastal wildlife, and some evidence of the human presence.
