SEVENSEAS Magazine: April 2018 – Issue 36

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Head shot of Giacomo Abrusci, Sevenseas media executive Director1. Letter from the Editor: Youth say we failed them. Time to listen.

Earth Day is around the corner and right now we are leading humanity midway through the Anthropocene. The future lays in the hands of those being ignored.

 

dead parrot fish2. Pass on Parrotfish to Save Caribbean Reefs

Parrotfish are severely overfished throughout the Caribbean and it’s vital to coral reef health that we leave parrotfish on the reef. 

 

spirit bear3. FOREST SPIRITS: Encounters with Ghosts in the Great Bear Rainforest

To the Gitga’at First Nation they are known as Moksgm’ol, the Ghost Bear. These are a subspecies of American black bear, which have white fur when they carry a double-recessive gene unique to their subspecies.  

 

sevenseas media store advertisement4. Check out new arrivals in the SEVENSEAS Media store

We just opened up our first e-commerce site! Best part is 100% of the proceeds to go SEVENSEAS Media. BEACH BLANKETS FOR SUMMER ARE NOW IN STOCK!!!

 

lizzie carr picking up plastic pollution5. Standing Up with Lizzie Carr and Plastic Patrol.

Life is full of twists and turns that can change your trajectory when you least expect it. Safely settled in the corporate workplace, Lizzie Carr was working her way through the life that she imagined for herself.

 

 6. Wildscreen Exchange April Image: Octopus

Caribbean reef octopus camouflaged in the reef By Carlos Rodríguez V.

 

 karim iliya's photograph of a humpback whale in tonga7. FEATURE DESTINATION: Karim Iliya in Tonga

The underwater world is a magical place… It is a strange world that very few people spend time in, and yet it is fascinating and full of mysteries. 

 

eco brick house8. FEATURE DESTINATION: Another  Bottle In The Wall

 

9. FEATURE DESTINATION: Tonga, a Photo Series 

Stunning photos from the South Pacific island.

 

island dogs10. FEATURE DESTINATION: PACIFIC HOPE: Helping puppies on remote Nomuka Island

Nomuka is a small tropical Island with about 75 houses, home to around 400 people and a lot of pigs, cats, chickens, horses and ducks, as well as over 200 dogs! There 

 

plastic free tips11. Top tips for reducing your plastic

Start small. Every action we do, every purchase we make (or don’t make) has an impact. Making those impacts positive is as simple as choosing one thing to start with

 

glores logo12. Brings You the Best Blue Destinations

Global Ocean Refuge awards are only given to areas that meet strict standards for ocean protection and health. GLORES takes the work out of finding sustainable ocean sights and lets travelers focus on planning their trip.

 

coral reef in maldives13. Finding solutions to the global coral reef crisis: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs

Over the past three years we have witnessed a dramatic increase in negative press coverage on the precarious state of coral reefs.

 

14. Jack’s April Photo: Wire Coral Shrimp – Bali, Indonesia

 

boat15. Lady Vespucci: The tall ship “Amerigo Vespucci”

Launched in 1931 the Amerigo Vespucci has the proud appearance and the unfading appeal of an historical ship. 

 

 

WOD16. World Oceans Day 2018

World Oceans Day 2018 is on track to be the biggest yet with many exciting celebrations already planned on and around June 8

 

global marine community logo17. Connect with the Global Marine Community

In a nutshell, the Global Marine Community is a free interactive resource that gives you access to a weekly email detailing a round-up of events and opportunities in ocean conservation.

 

trash in a river in the phillipines18. Trash Talk with Michael Crawford-Hick in Philippines

…the whole surface of the river bank to river bank and as far as they eye could see, was at least a layer of plastic…

 

pier with boats19. Rising Tide Conference at AltaSea

A crowd of 125 innovators, entrepreneurs, environmental activists and marine biologist turned out for the first ever Rising Tide Conference at AltaSea.

 

20. Interested in advertising, contributing an article, or becoming a donor? 

35 Issues, readership in 174 countries, over 16,000 subscribers, 20,000 monthly visitors…and growing.

 


ECO-TRAVEL DEALS

Be sure to mention SEVENSEAS Media for special rates and discounts when making your inquiry. 

1. Oceanic Society Expeditions. 

See this “Senegal: African Manatee and Turtle Conservation” trip plus many others in the new 2017-2018 Expeditions Catalogue. 

 

2. Bangkok Photo Tours. 

We visit traditional sights but focus on markets, street art, and local food. All camera forward and environmentally sensitive.

 

3. Ever dream of swimming with humpback whales? Now you can

If you are interested in swimming with or photographing humpback whales Karim guides…

 

4. Isla Mar Research Expeditions – Field Courses in Puerto Rico

A field course coordination company in Puerto Rico that specializes in organizing and hosting island ecology (marine/terrestrial) themed courses.

 

5. Pangaea Ocean Sailing Expedition

Panex is opening up sailing expeditions for guest crew. This is an unique opportunity to go sailing, cross an ocean, and be a part of something bigger.

 

6. Loggerhead Marinelife Center. 

Imagine roaming some of the world’s most beautiful ecosystems. Gorgeous vistas, affordable travel and amazing memories; immersing yourself in the sounds of nature.

 

7. SEE Turtles. 

…protect endangered turtles throughout Latin America and the world by supporting community-based conservation efforts through ecotourism, education, and Billion Baby Turtles. 

 

pete oxford, vacation, tours, ecotourism, sustainable travel, lion travel africa8. Pete Oxford Expeditions. 

We offer unique, small group expeditions for travelers and photographers to remote and pristine destinations and cultures around the world.