The Lassithi Plateau at the island of Crete is a wide, fertile plain over 800 meters above sea level, surrounded by peaks, dotted with villages and fields as far as the eye could see. One of the first things we noticed was a row of stone windmills. There were about 20 in view, but once, there were over 10,000 of them! These windmills used to pump water from the ground for irrigation – a lifeline for agriculture here. The Lassithi Plateau has long been the agricultural heart of eastern Crete, with a unique microclimate and plenty of groundwater. Even today, the 18 villages around the plateau live primarily from farming. We flew our drone to capture this sweeping valley from above – the perfect blend of natural beauty and human ingenuity.

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Did you know that octopus can change the color of its entire body in just three-tenth of a second? They camouflage themselves by changing color and pattern to match with natural features or even other organisms nearby. They truly are the smartest invertebrates on earth! Come and explore the underwater world on our catamaran "Primetime" with us, next stop SULU SEA PROJECT 2020 with WWF-Philippines in Tubbataha and Cagayancillo.

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