Punta Planka’s weather whims
By Morè Marianna We reach Punta Planka at the end of a tortuous road that climbs on the hills like an asphalt snake. The route continues on a gravel …
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Category: Issue 47 – March 2019
Renowned Irish Scientist and Conservationist Diana Beresford-Kroeger Travels Back Home Aboard Adventure Canada’s Ireland Circumnavigation
The latest talent to join Adventure Canada’s expedition team has published six books on nature and gardening. Her forthcoming book, To Speak for The Trees, will discuss her journey from …
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Eyes in the sky: how drones are helping marine researchers
It turns out drones can be used for more helpful things than just shutting down major international airports. Marine biologists are using the technology to monitor marine life in …
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New Deep Sea Animal Discoveries Warrant Expanded Protections in Costa Rican Water
Scientists aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor surveyed deep-sea seamounts outside Isla del Coco UNESCO World Heritage site revealing coral communities with surprising diversity. A three week expedition off …
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Fossil Fuel Combustion Is Main Contributor to Black Carbon Around the Arctic, International Study Finds
An international team conducted the study at sites in Russia, Canada, Sweden and Norway, with Baylor University researchers contributing measurements for Alaska Fossil fuel combustion is the main contributor …
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5 Ways Young People (And Everyone Else) Can Fight For The Environment
Climate change continues to draw attention globally, from governmental debates on pollution solutions to people protesting against a lack of action. In Europe, teenage girls and young women …
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Resources for World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. This site serves as a central coordinating platform for World Oceans Day, with free resources and ideas …
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