GEO.DE is backed by the journalistic competence of Germany's leading report-based magazine, GEO. GEO.DE describes new trends in science, provides travel and expedition reports, introduces the work of first-class photographers, and supplements the GEO print-medium reports with interviews, additional texts and animated illustrations. Interactive information exchange with the visitors is increased thanks to the newsletter, forums and the reader service. In its own online shop, GEO.DE offers rarities from various issues of GEO, plus picture books, calendars, videos and CD-ROMs as well as accessories for adventure and travel. In addition, GEO.DE is an information platform for projects such as the "GEO Day of Biodiversity" and the initiative "GEO Protects the Rainforest".