FEATURE DESTINATION: Monachus monachus in the Mediterranean
The scientific name of the monk seal is Monachus monachus has been named after either the top of its head, which looks like it is wearing a Roman Catholic monk cap, or …
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FEATURE DESTINATION: The National Marine Park of Alonissos and Northern Sporades
The National Marine Park of Alonissos and Northern Sporades was the first marine park established in Greece and is currently the largest marine protected area in Europe. The National Marine …
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Marine Plankton Tell the Long Story of Ocean Health & Maybe Human Too
By University of California San Diego Photo Banner Credit: Photo Credit: Prof. Gordon T. Taylor, Stony Brook University Apping an almost century-long survey, UC San Diego researchers say these microscopic …
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Feature Destination: Visit Costa Rica
Sustainability is not a practice in Costa Rica; it is a way of life. With a goal to be the first carbon-neutral country in the world by 2021, sustainable practices …
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Costa Rica Receives First Emission Reductions Payment from Forest Carbon Partnership Facility
Costa Rica has become the first country in Latin America and the Caribbean to receive payments from a World Bank trust fund for reducing carbon emissions from deforestation and forest …
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Ataúro Island Revives a Conservation Tradition
Destination Stewardship Report – Spring 2022 (Volume 2, Issue 4) This post is from the Destination Stewardship Report (Spring 2022, Volume 2, Issue 4), an e-quarterly publication that provides practical information …
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Feature Destination: Why Atauro Island?
Whether you are dreaming of a luxurious island getaway and white sand beaches, pristine coral reefs and diving that takes your breath away, or a new world to explore with …
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Feature Destination: What You Can Do When Visiting Los Cabos
Los Cabos is an easy-to-reach and welcoming destination that feels wonderfully secluded. Here, you can experience everything from laid-back relaxation to high-adrenaline outdoor adventure to inspirational arts and culture. Get …
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Feature Destination: In the Yellow Sea, a Shining Example of Marine Protection
It has been more than 20 years since South Korea and China began a novel partnership to restore and protect the shallow body of salt water that lies between them: …
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Feature Destination: Nature and Its Healing Power
National Parks South Korea has designated and operated national parks to preserve the natural ecosystems and natural and cultural wonders. As the designation requirements are demanding, the national park is …
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