Feature Destination: Seychelles Takes Action on Marine Plastic Pollution
The 115 islands of the Seychelles Archipelago lie scattered across their secret corner of the western Indian Ocean like precious gemstones set in a universe of azure water – stepping stones to the east coast of Africa, some thousand miles away, and natural gateway to the many treasures of the continent. Read More…
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Researchers Launch First of Its Kind Tracking Study of Critically Endangered Wedgefish in Mozambique
Scientists from the Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF) have placed acoustic and pop-up archival satellite tags on two species of wedgefish, the bottlenose wedgefish (Rhynchobatus australiae) and the bowmouth guitarfish (Rhina ancylostoma), kickstarting a first of its kind study for these species in Mozambique. Read More…
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Emperor Shrimp – Photo taken in Indonesia – Jack’s August Underwater Photograph
One of the fascinating things about the underwater world is that no matter how closely you look at something, you can always be surprised by what is living down there. A sea cucumber or urchin might seem like something worth ignoring by most divers, however our dive guides know that it needs a closer look, because who knows what is living on it! Read More…
Are You Using SHARK COSMETICS?
Did you know shark oil is similar to our skin oils? Shark liver oil is known as Squalene or Squalane on the ingredient list of many cosmetic products (Vannuccini, 1999). Squalene is used in lotions, tanners, makeups, etc? Shark cosmetics have led to problems for species overexploitation. Consumers should switch to effective plant-based alternatives. Read More…
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Sooty Tern Satellite Tracking Project Assists with Identifying Potential Areas for Marine Protection
Dr Rachel Bristol and her project partners Professor Chris Feare and Christine Larose brought their innovative project to a close with a Zoom presentation to share the findings of the first satellite tracking of Sooty Terns project in Seychelles on Friday 23rd July at 10 a.m. Read More…
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THE DARK HOBBY: Picks Up Where THE COVE & BLACKFISH Left Off
Like The Cove and Blackfish, The Dark Hobby follows conservationists and scientists who will stop at nothing to protect what’s underwater. The Dark Hobby tracks the turbulent crusade to save the reef life at stake in an age old struggle that pits conservation against commerce. Read More…
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4 More Reasons Electric Bikes are the Best Commute Choice
In our last blog, we covered how electric bikes are the best alternative commute option over public transportation, ride-share, and rental bikes. We’re back with four more reasons why electric bikes are the best choice for your commute. Read More…
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Five beaches not to miss while on holiday in Seychelles
Renowned for its natural beauty and incredible flora and fauna, the beaches that hem Seychelles turquoise blue and warm waters are a draw unto themselves. From secluded powder-soft crescents to long stretches of palm and vouloutier-fringed strands, every island holds its secret ‘anse’. Read More…
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Seychelles: Island Jewels in an Azure Sea By Glynn Burridge
More than 250 Million tons of plastic are estimated to make its way into our oceans by 2025 painting a worrying image of the future. The impact of plastic on the world’s oceans has shocked many and with the worrying statistic that there will be more plastic than fish in the sea by 2050, its but a wonder as to when and how this statistic can be reversed. Read More…
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SAWFISH NEWS: Coastal Conservation Investigating Death – What We Can Learn from Recent Sawfish Mortalities
Several institutions conduct research activities on the biology, distribution, and ecology of endangered smalltooth sawfish in the United States. These partners include state and federal governments, universities, nonprofits, museums, and international organizations. Read More…
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Europe’s Sustainable Future Depends on The State of The Atlantic Ocean & Its Connections Globally
Nudibranchs are an order of marine gastropods consisting of more than 3,000 species. They are soft-bodied, slug-like animals many of which are adorned with bright colours and extravagant body forms. Most nudibranch species live on reefs in temperate and tropical seas and are a popular species to observe by SCUBA divers around the world. Read more…
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B.C. partners with Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation
A historic agreement is bringing new funding to the Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation (KHFN). The Hith’alis Agreement, a partnership between the B.C. government, KHFN and Coast Funds, provides $721,000 to enhance stewardship and management activities in KHFN territory in the Broughton Archipelago. Read More…
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Feature Destination: A STORY that Sparks Inspiration Begins In The Seychelles
Spring 2021 sees the launch of the much-anticipated STORY (Seychelles), flagship resort in the Seychelles of STORY Hospitality, a dynamic, UAE-based hospitality management company with an innovative approach and singular vision of excellence. Read More…
Scientists ExploreSeamounts in Phoenix Island Archipelago, Gaining New Insights into Seep Water Diversity and Ecology
Marine scientists aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor have identified likely new marine species and deep-sea organisms on nine seamounts that were explored for the first time in the remote Phoenix Islands Archipelago. In a 34-day expedition that ended today, scientists also conducted high-resolution seafloor mapping of more than 30,000 square kilometres and video exploration of five additional seamounts. Read More…
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A New Model of Coral Reef Health By Liz Thompson
Scientists have developed a new way to model and map the health of coral reef ecosystems using data collected on the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation’s Global Reef Expedition. Read More…
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Connecting with the Ocean Though Art By Meghan McLean
When I was young I wanted to be a marine biologist. I watched nature shows on tv and, when those weren’t enough, I checked out nature documentaries from the local library. Read More…
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4ocean and Poralu Marine Debut First of Its Kind Robot for Beach Cleanups
4ocean, a purpose-driven B Corp with a mission to end the ocean plastic crisis, is pleased to announce their partnership with Poralu Marine, a global leader in marine- grade technologies, on the launch of the BeBot in the United States, an impressive beach cleaning robot designed to recover coastal plastic debris. Read More…
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Poralu Marine launches ‘Searial Cleaners’, the first-ever range of shoreline waste collectors
The world leader in the management, design and manufacture of aluminium marinas, Poralu Marine, as part of its commitment to environmental protection, launches The Searial Cleaners the world’s first range of shoreline waste collectors. Read More…
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