SEVENSEAS Travel Magazine – August 2022 – Issue 87

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After Dark Experiences in Britain

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With twinkling city-scape views, late night dining and the undeniable energy of the cities after dark, the experience of visiting Britain does not stop at dusk. Read more…

England’s Water Sport Hotspots Revealed as Paddle Boarding Becomes Brits’ Top Pick

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The start of the summer season means longer days, warmer weather and signifies the kick-o to peak bathing and water sport season and if the last two years have taught us anything, it is that the UK has miles and miles of beautiful and fun-packed shoreline. Read more…

Adventure Beyond Britain’s Beaches

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Spanning thousands of miles, Britain’s coastline is packed with possibility. Enjoy a taste of the sea while tucking into a fresh catch, or explore the cobbled streets of picturesque villages and harbours. Read more…

Conservation Photography

A series in black & white. Sometimes simplifying things can make you appreciate shape, pattern and form in a different way you couldn’t see before. Nature is an artist! Please follow Brooke Pyke for more of her fascinating photographs on INSTAGRAM.


What’s In Our Newsroom

Rice News: Rice Improves Catalyst That Destroys ‘Forever Chemicals’ with Sunlight

Rice University chemical engineers have improved their design for a light-powered catalyst that rapidly breaks down PFOA, one of the world’s most problematic “forever chemical” pollutants. Read more…

NOAA Seeks Public Comment on Restoration Blueprint for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

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One of the most significant marine conservation initiatives in the world—restoring sensitive habitats and managing resources in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Read more…

Federal Appeals Court Reinstates Right Whales Seasonal Protection

In a victory for critically endangered North Atlantic right whales, the U.S. 1st Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated a seasonal prohibition on lobster fishing with vertical lines in federal waters off the coast of Maine. Read more…

Interior Department Announces $192 Million to Create Public Parks, Expand Recreation Opportunities in Urban Areas

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The Department of the Interior today announced that the National Park Service will distribute $192 million to local communities through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP). Read more…

Top 10 Greatest Surfer of All Time Issues Book on Overcoming Life’s Challenges, After Losing His 15-Year-Old Son to Choking Game

Veteran, world champion surfer Shaun Tomson—who is on most lists of The Top 10 Greatest Surfers of All Time ⎯ has issued a new book on overcoming life’s obstacles drawing on the pain of losing a child and the strengths he acquired becoming a sports leader. Read more…

NOAA Rejects Proposal to Expand Area for Rock Shrimp Bottom Trawl Fishery off Florida Coast

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National Oceanographic and Atmospheric (NOAA) officials rejected amendment 10 from the US South Atlantic Fishery Management Council to reopen a sensitive deep-sea coral ecosystem on the Florida coast. Read more…

Euronews Launches a New Podcast Series On The Future of The Oceans

Euronews has launched a new podcast series entitled Ocean Calls, dedicated to the future of the oceans June 30, 2022. The project, created in partnership with the European Commission’s DG Mare, features a podcast series of eight 30-minute episodes, hosted by Euronews science correspondent Jeremy Wilks. Read more…

OpenOceans Global Launching Citizen Science App to Map Coastlines Pervasively Fouled by Plastic

OpenOceans Global today announced its launch of an online application allowing citizen scientists to map coastlines around the world that are pervasively fouled by plastic. The goal is to visualize where marine plastic ends up, identify the source, and match the best solutions to stop the flow of plastic to the ocean. Read more…

Put Down the Federal Stick to Build a Greener Future

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The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Environmental Protection Agency’s power to regulate carbon emissions has been reported as a major blow to fighting the onslaught of climate change. It may have been decades ago but the days of swinging the regulatory stick began to fade in 2000. Read more…

Caring for Your Health While Caring for The Environment

People are more aware of environmental needs now than ever before. 93% of people want to live more sustainably and do what they can to protect the environment, ensuring a bright future for the next generation. At the same time, most people also recognize the importance of self-care and maintaining health. Read more…

Coral Gardeners and GOT BAG Launch Collaboration for Reef Conservation

GOT BAG, an eco-friendly, outdoor & lifestyle travel brand that has developed the world’s first backpacks made of ocean plastic, announces it has teamed up with Coral Gardeners to create a unique collection of GOT BAGs to raise awareness for reef conservation. Read more…

CJ Logistics Introduces Pallet Made With Recycled Plastic in Indonesian Distribution Center, Expanding Global ESG Efforts

CJ Logistics announced on 30 June that the company has expanded its global environmental, social and governance (ESG) management with the introduction of 400 Zero-Carbon Pallets made with recycled plastic waste at its distribution center in Jakarta, Indonesia. Read more…

Play Outdoors in England’s National Parks

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Britain’s National Parks offer a huge range of activities from high adrenaline adventures on water, mountains, moors and vales to gentle strolls, bike rides and paddles with an ever changing view. Read more…

Sawfish News: 6th Annual International Sawfish Day Coming October 17

International Sawfish Day was established as a collaboration between the Sawfish Species Survival Plan of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria studbook program, the Sawfish Conservation Society, and research and conservation organizations around the world to highlight the endangered sawfish species. Read more…


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This piece was prepared online by Panuruji Kenta, Publisher, SEVENSEAS Media