Feature Destination
Things Todo When Visiting Cocos Keeling Islands
The Cocos Keeling Islands are growing a great reputation as an ideal location for kite surfers and windsurfers alike who are looking for small crowds, lots of space and perfect conditions. The waist-deep, warm, flat crystal clear-blue waters offer the perfect conditions for beginners that want to learn kitesurfing in a safe environment. Read more…
Feature Destination: Cocos Keeling Islands: The Islands
West Island is an ideal size to explore by pushbike or, for the less energetic, by the hire vehicle. There’s plenty to do: Take a plunge into the turquoise Indian Ocean at Trannies Beach, one of the island’s most popular swimming beaches or journey out to Rumah Baru the West Island jetty and feed hungry giant trevally and reef sharks from the safety of the pier. Read more…
Australian Islands Home to 414 Million Pieces of Plastic Pollution
survey of plastic pollution on Australia’s Cocos (Keeling) Islands has revealed the territory’s beaches are littered with an estimated 414 million pieces of plastic debris. The study led by IMAS researcher Dr Jennifer Lavers and published in the journal Scientific Reports. Read more…
Conservation Photography with Karim & Jack
Nurse Sharks in Bahamas – Under the Waves with Karim Iliya, March 2022
Barracuda fish – Photo taken in Cozumel Island, Mexico
What’s In Our Newsroom
SAWFISH NEWS: Ball Bungees Pose Threat for Endangered Sawfish
Entanglement of marine species in discarded lines, fishing gear, and other garbage and debris is a problem seen with unfortunate regularity. This includes Endangered species such as North Atlantic right whales, giant manta rays, sturgeon, sea turtles, and smalltooth sawfish. Read more…
Inhambane Seascape in Mozambique Recognized as Mission Blue Hope Spot
Mission Blue has declared the Inhambane Seascape a Hope Spot in recognition of the spatial planning work being done in the area to develop a network of marine protected areas (MPA) in the surrounding waters. Read more…
Reef-World Announces Green Fins First Rebrand Since Its Inception
The Reef-World Foundation – international coordinator of the UN Environment Programme’s Green Fins initiative – reveals the Green Fins rebrand today. The charity is introducing an updated logo and Branding & Communication Guidelines. Read more…
Top 13 Ways to Become a More Sustainable Traveler
Travel is one of the best things you can do to truly appreciate life. It broadens your mind, immerses you in the wonders of the world, and offers experiences that enrich the rest of your days. But how do you ensure you travel sustainably? Read more…
8 Ways to Build an Environment-friendly Beach House
Do you dream of building a house by the beach? Whether you intend to permanently locate there or build a second home to escape the harsh winter, building a beach house is one of the most life-changing decisions you can make. There are also several ways to make your beach house more sustainable. Read more…
One Ocean Summit: UNESCO pledges to Have at Least 80% of The Seabed Mapped by 2030
On the occasion of the One Ocean Summit taking place in the French city of Brest, UNESCO has announced that at least 80% of the seabed will be mapped by 2030, compared to 20% currently, with the support of its Member States and the private sector. Read more…
CORALYFE & SEVENSEAS Partnered for Beach CleanUp in Krabi, January 2022, Sponsored by Bellabu Bear
We would like to send a big THANK YOU to Bellabu Bear for sponsoring our Beach Cleanup for January 2022. With the collaboration of CORALYFY, we managed to pull up over 300 kilogrammes of plastic from the beach. See the photos…
Maya Lin Brings Environmental Focus on the Chesapeake Bay with Exclusive Exhibition at Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (Virginia MOCA) announces the exhibition Maya Lin: A Study of Water, featuring new and selected works from American artist, designer and activist Maya Lin. Lin began her internationally renowned career with her design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Read more…
18 Great Marine Reserves to Visit in 2022
Some of the most impressive underwater landscapes and aquatic life you will ever see are at the world’s marine reserves. These vital havens offer a glimpse into how full of life the ocean used to be and how well it can recover when it is protected. As well as hosting incredible biodiversity, marine reserves create eco-tourism opportunities and provide sustainable income for remote communities. Read more…
Appeal for Marine Science, Scientific Supplies for Cuba
It has been a tradition that delegations from the United States visiting Cuba bring donations of medical, marine, scientific or educational/school supplies to give our colleagues there who, due to the 60-plus year US economic blockade, are unable to secure many of these items. Read more…
Why I’m Celebrating World Wildlife Day by Advocating for Animals
It’s World Wildlife Day today, a holiday created by the United Nations to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants! This day holds a special place in my heart since I know how vital wildlife has always been to keep our planet healthy. Read more…
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This piece was prepared online by Panuruji Kenta, Publisher, SEVENSEAS Media