Lanzarote and its northerly islets are home to a tremendously rich marine life, benefiting from proximity to the Saharan upwelling zone and the resulting nutrient-rich waters that attract many pelagic species, including turtles, dolphins and migratory seabirds. Crevice-filled volcanic reefs surrounding the islands host a fascinating array of sponges, corals, echinoderms and crustaceans, whilst shallow, … Continue reading Lanzarote: An Extraordinary Natural Paradise