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Experience Hội An Through Responsible Travel
This shift resonates with a global trend towards minimizing environmental impacts and bolstering local communities through tourism, reflecting a profound transformation in the travel and hospitality industries worldwide towards more ethical and sustainable models. Read more…
Hội An’s Journey Toward Environmental Stewardship and Cultural Preservation
Although a centralized wastewater collection and treatment network exists, it only has the capacity to treat about 23% of the total wastewater generated, leaving a significant portion untreated and posing a threat to the environment. Read more…
11 things to do in Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An invites visitors into a realm where historical authenticity and contemporary exploration converge, offering an array of experiences designed to enrich, captivate, and inspire. Read more…
NEWSROOM
After a Tough Year for Coral Reefs: Reefs Go Live Returns for a New Season
Little Cayman, Cayman Islands; 4th March 2024: Six years ago, the Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) launched Reefs Go Live, their innovative, flagship education programme that live-streams directly from underwater on the coral reefs in Little Cayman to students in classrooms around the world in real-time. Read more…
Mississippi Sound Coalition Files Legal Action vs. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Into the mesmerizing world of plankton with Christian Sardet’s stunning book, explore the hidden wonders of the ocean’s drifting creatures and uncover their importance in Earth’s ecosystem. Prepare to be captivated by the beauty and diversity of these microscopic wonders! Read more…
Climate Change Threatens Global Forest Carbon Sequestration, Study Finds
Climate change is reshaping forests differently across the United States, according to a new analysis of U.S. Forest Service data. With rising temperatures, escalating droughts, wildfires and disease outbreaks taking a toll on trees. Read more…
Scientists Confirm Underwater Mountains Harbor Abundant Life Off Chiles’s Coast
An international group of scientists, led by Dr. Javier Sellanes of the Universidad Católica del Norte, may have discovered more than 100 new species living on seamounts off the coast of Chile. Read more…
Underwater Photograph for March 2024: Cyerce Sp. (Butterfly Seaslug) by Jack Fung
The body is translucent white, coloured by a characteristic dark brown pattern which essentially covers the entire dorsum, except the area around the eyes, head, pericardial area, the area ahead of the rhinophores and their tips. Read more…
The Blue Quest Palawan Shortlisted for The International Ocean Film Festival
THE BLUE QUEST PALAWAN highlights efforts being taken to protect the habitat of the iconic Dugong, a marine mammal listed as vulnerable to extinction, alongside other community-led initiatives in the Philippines. Read more…
New Blue Carbon Academy Empowers Communities on the Frontlines of Climate Change
Fair Carbon, a Swiss-based nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s coastal and marine ecosystems, is proud to announce the launch of its Blue Carbon Academy. Read more…
11th Hour Racing Becomes Founding Sponsor of UpWind by MerConcept
11th Hour Racing announced today the new sponsorship of UpWind by MerConcept, to recruit, train, and support a team of six female sailors as they compete in the Ocean Fifty offshore sailing circuit. Read more…
Gulf of Maine Research Institute Farmed Shellfish Market Analysis Shows Historic Growth
According to a new analysis of the farmed shellfish market released this week by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Maine’s farmed shellfish industry is projected to bring in well over $20 million in yearly revenues by 2028. Read more…
Study Finds Drought Fuels Invasive Species After Wildfires
In a study recently published in the journal Ecology, University of California, Irvine scientists uncover the intricate dance between drought, wildfires and invasive species in Southern California’s coastal sage scrub ecosystems. Read more…
The Earth and Three Blinkered Scientists
In the parable of the blind men and the elephant, the identity of the beast must be determined by touch and conjecture. The first person touches the trunk and says, “This being is like a thick snake.” Another person touches an ear, and it seems like a kind of fan. Read more…..
Reef-World Wins Drops In The Ocean Environmental Fund
The UK-based marine conservation charity, The Reef-World Foundation, is thrilled to announce its success in securing a spot on Ocean Outdoor’s annual Drops In The Ocean environmental fund. Read more…
National Geographic Reveals Trailer for Groundbreaking Natural History Series QUEENS, Narrated by Angela Bassett
QUEENS is produced by Wildstar Films for National Geographic. For Wildstar Films, Vanessa Berlowitz is the executive producer, and Chloe Sarosh serves as showrunner and writer. Sophie Darlington and Justine Evans are the series’ directors of photography. Read more…
Students at Florida Colleges & Universities Announced as The Inaugural 2024 Guy Harvey Fellowship Recipients
In a dedicated effort to protect coastal and marine habitats and species, the Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF) collaborates with local, national, and international organizations to conduct scientific research and fund affiliated researchers who share their commitment to ocean conservation. Read more…
Aquarium Scientists Identify North Atlantic Right Whale Found Dead off Georgia As a 1-Year-Old Female
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) was notified of the whale carcass off Savannah, GA, on Feb. 13. The right whale was relocated by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s aerial survey team on Feb. Read more…
SEVENSEAS Beach Cleanup & Coral Restoration Events in Marine Protected Areas
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Coral Nursery & Restoration Activity
In July 2023, SEVENSEAS Media conducted two impactful events in Krabi, Thailand. The Monthly Beach Cleanup Event at Ao Sew Beach saw enthusiastic volunteers remove a staggering 150.6 kilograms of trash, underscoring the pressing issue of marine pollution and the significance of sustainable practices like reducing, reusing, and recycling waste. The organization stressed the importance of proper waste management to protect coastal ecosystems.
Meanwhile, in the face of an unexpected storm, SEVENSEAS Media’s Coral Nursery & Restoration team demonstrated unwavering dedication, rescuing and relocating 75 corals to safer locations, bolstering their chances of survival and growth. The team outlined a comprehensive plan for continued coral recovery missions and data collection efforts throughout the year. The recent storm served as a stark reminder of the urgency to safeguard coral reefs from climate change impacts. We would like to express our gratitude for the support received from individuals and communities in this conservation community. We would not be able to do it without your support. You can make a tax-deductible donation here to keep our publications and Thailand Cleanup Project afloat.
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=This piece was prepared online by Panuruji Kenta, Publisher, SEVENSEAS Media