Hey fellow scuba divers! If you’re looking for a destination that’s teeming with marine life, look no further thanPalau. This small archipelago in the Pacific Ocean is a haven for divers, with its clear waters, lively coral reefs, andincredible array of...
A Whisper of Cinnamon and Thunderstorms Sri Lanka, a teardrop-shaped island nestled in the Indian Ocean, is often introduced as a land of pristine beaches and ancient ruins. But dig beneath the surface. past the surfboards and spice markets, and you'll uncover a...
Why the real reef begins after you leave the shoreline behind When most people think of the Great Barrier Reef, they picture vibrant coral gardens teeming with tropical fish, sun-drenched snorkelers, and reef pontoons loaded with tourists. But that version, while...
Whale shark in the Philippines The whale shark is the world’s largest fish, capable of reaching 20 metres in length and living for over a century. They do however, grow slowly and reach maturity quite late (25–30 years old). This is one of the reasons why they are,...
Misool Marine Reserve ended 2017 on a justifiable high with being named as a Mission Blue Hope Spot! The co-founders of Misool and Misool Foundation, Marit and Andrew Miners, brought their passion for the ocean to bear and have shown how everyday people can affect...
Have you booked your 2018 Red Sea liveaboard cruise? Then you can assist TurtleWatch Egypt with their conservation research. TurtleWatch Egypt is a citizen science program that works with local NGO’s and dive-centres to catalogue green and hawksbill turtles in Egypt...
Millions of tourists flock to beautiful Hawaii every year to enjoy the natural beauty of the islands. Many are drawn to the stunning beaches and the superb diving on offer in the North Pacific islands of Hawaii. Unbeknown to many, some varieties of sunscreen have been...
Some big, powerful western countries could learn a thing or 2 from Belize. This developing nation is leading the way by placing its environment front and center and has announced bold legislation to stop oil exploration in all of its waters. The small nation is...
The Philippines has declared new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) totaling over a million hectares (approximately 2,676,990 acres). The new MPAs include a staggering 1,013,340 hectares in Cagayancillo and an additional 80,000 of Aborlan in the province of Palawan. These...
Last week there were many reports and posts across social media acknowledging World Oceans Day. Some highlighted the beauty and majesty of our planet’s oceans, its animals and plants; others were focused on how we are slowly killing this life giving resource....