Feature Destination
Feature Destination: Nature and Its Healing Power
South Korea has designated and operated national parks to preserve the natural ecosystems and natural and cultural wonders. As the designation requirements are demanding, the national park is an assorted gift set of healing benefits that allow visitors to enjoy natural ecosystems, natural landscapes, and cultural wonders at once. Read more…
Ocean Conservancy Plastic Pollution Experts to Attend South Korea for Seventh International Marine Debris Conference
A delegation of ocean plastic pollution experts from NGO Ocean Conservancy will be leading or presenting at more than 15 events at the upcoming 7th International Marine Debris Conference (7IMDC), the world’s longest-running international conference dedicated to the issue of marine litter and plastic pollution. Read more…
Feature Destination: In the Yellow Sea, a Shining Example of Marine Protection
It has been more than 20 years since South Korea and China began a novel partnership to restore and protect the shallow body of salt water that lies between them: the Yellow Sea, a semi-enclosed marine area bracketed by the Chinese mainland and the Korean peninsula. Read more…
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Seeking a Sustainable Trip to Europe? The Alentejo is One of the Most Sustainable Destinations in Europe for 2023
Sustainable travel is a word we are hearing a lot of these days. And, sustainable practices don’t just apply to the travel industry, they apply to all of us. We need to make smart choices, and not contribute to over tourism or factors that will have a negative impact on our planet. We all need to do our share. Read more…
Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Triggered Global Tsunami That Scoured Seafloor Thousands of Miles from Impact Site
The miles-wide asteroid that struck Earth 66 million years ago wiped out nearly all the dinosaurs and roughly three-quarters of the planet’s plant and animal species. It also triggered a monstrous tsunami with mile-high waves that scoured the ocean floor thousands of miles from the impact site. Read more…
Tougher Measures Urgently Needed From The International Maritime Organisation To Curb Plastic Pellet Pollution
A new report by international wildlife conservation charity, Fauna & Flora International (FFI), highlights the disastrous impact of plastic pellet pollution on marine wildlife and calls for a more robust, regulatory approach from industry. Read more…
Madagascar Whale Shark Project Unveils New Project to Empower Conservationists to Protect The Ocean
The Madagascar Whale Shark Project is announcing a new way for ocean lovers to support its efforts to protect endangered whale sharks. The project has launched a donation-based Patreon page to enable followers to support its vital work through a monthly subscription. Read more…
‘Hydrogen Road Map’: The Lightest Element Can Play a Heavy-Duty Role in Michigan’s Clean-Energy Transition
Hydrogen, the most abundant and lightest element in the universe, can play a significant role in accelerating Michigan’s clean-energy transition away from fossil fuels in the coming decades, according to a new report released today by the University of Michigan and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Read more…
SAWFISH NEWS: Respect-Release-Report: Guidelines for Interactions with Endangered Sawfish in the United States
Sawfish are majestic marine animals that were once found in coastal waters of the United States from Texas to North Carolina. Unfortunately, decades of mortality in fisheries and the loss of important nursery habitats led to dramatic reductions in both their numbers and range. Read more…
Coral Reef Protection To Grow With The Green Fins Hub
Sustainable marine tourism is receiving a major boost with the launch of the Green Fins Hub, a global digital platform for diving and snorkelling operators worldwide. The industry-backed digital platform is expected. Read more….
Science Without Borders® Challenge Announcement for 2023
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is excited to announce that our Science Without Borders® Challenge is now open! This annual art contest inspires students from all over the world to be creative while learning about important ocean science and conservation issues. More info…
Second Historic Canoe Recovered from Wisconsin’s Lake Mendota
Wisconsin Historical Society maritime archaeologists, alongside partners from Wisconsin’s Native Nations, recovered a 3,000-year-old dugout canoe from Lake Mendota in Madison today, less than one year after their recovery of a 1,200-year-old canoe that drew international attention in November 2021. Read more…
Navigating the Environmental Impact of Eco-Tourism
Eco-tourism is an environmentally-friendly way to travel the world and see incredible sights. Usually, it involves visiting ecologically-sensitive areas that need protection from tourists and travelers. Read more…
The Team of Biologists from The University of Vienna Discovers The Old Genes Keep Sea Anemones Forever Young
The genetic fingerprint of the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis shows that the members of this evolutionarily very old animal phylum use the same gene cascades for the differentiation of neuronal cell types as more complex organisms. Read more…
Seasonal Change in Antarctic Ice Sheet Movement Observed for The First Time
Some estimates of Antarctica’s total contribution to sea-level rise may be over- or underestimated, after researchers detected a previously unknown source of ice loss variability. Read more…
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This piece was prepared online by Panuruji Kenta, Publisher, SEVENSEAS Media