The Avalon Rock Pool in New South Wales, Australia, was built in 1921. Scroll through the gallery to see more images from Chris Romer-Lee's new book "Sea Pools: 66 Saltwater Sanctuaries From Around the World."
The Avalon Rock Pool in New South Wales, Australia, was built in 1921. Scroll through the gallery to see more images from Chris Romer-Lee's new book "Sea Pools: 66 Saltwater Sanctuaries From Around the World."
Tim Seaton
The Belmullet Tidal Pool in County Mayo, Ireland, features a toddler pool alongside the 20-meter (66-foot) main pool.
The Belmullet Tidal Pool in County Mayo, Ireland, features a toddler pool alongside the 20-meter (66-foot) main pool.
Scott Dane
Built in Spain's Canary Islands in the 19th century, Pozo De Las Calcosas sits at the water's edge and is accessed via a meandering cobblestone path.
Built in Spain's Canary Islands in the 19th century, Pozo De Las Calcosas sits at the water's edge and is accessed via a meandering cobblestone path.
Turismo de Islas Canarias
Named using the Scottish word for "trench," Trinkie in Wick, UK, is longer than an Olympic-size swimming pool.
Named using the Scottish word for "trench," Trinkie in Wick, UK, is longer than an Olympic-size swimming pool.
Iain Masterton
The North Baths, in the Scottish town of Wick, date back to the early 20th century.
The North Baths, in the Scottish town of Wick, date back to the early 20th century.
Iain Masterton
In 1782, English nobleman Sir Francis Basset instructed a stonemason to build a series of pools — now known as Lady Basset's Baths — for his wife and daughter in Cornwall, UK.
In 1782, English nobleman Sir Francis Basset instructed a stonemason to build a series of pools — now known as Lady Basset's Baths — for his wife and daughter in Cornwall, UK.
Anastasia Benjafield
The Porthtowan Rock Pool in Cornwall, UK, is nicknamed the "Mermaid Pool."
The Porthtowan Rock Pool in Cornwall, UK, is nicknamed the "Mermaid Pool."
Paul Healey
The Piscinas Naturais de Porto Moniz in Portugal's Madeira.
The Piscinas Naturais de Porto Moniz in Portugal's Madeira.
Massimo Vitali
Wooley's Pool in Kalk Bay, a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa.
Wooley's Pool in Kalk Bay, a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa.
Jay Caboz
The Lewinnick Cove House Pool was built into the rocky landscape of Cornwall, UK, by the lawyer and financier Frederick Baker in 1927.
The Lewinnick Cove House Pool was built into the rocky landscape of Cornwall, UK, by the lawyer and financier Frederick Baker in 1927.
Anastasia Benjafield
"Sea Pools: 66 Saltwater Sanctuaries From Around the World," published by Batsford, is available August 3.
"Sea Pools: 66 Saltwater Sanctuaries From Around the World," published by Batsford, is available August 3.
Batsford Books