Anse Chastanet Hosts Underwater Photography Training
ST. LUCIA (August 7, 2019) – The award-winning Anse Chastanet and Scuba St. Lucia are co-hosting specialty underwater photography weeks for divers to learn how to fine-tune their underwater photography skills through a series of seminars and dives. Read more…
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50th Anniversary of Earth Day
The countdown to Earth Day 2020 is underway with its organizers—the Earth Day Network—announcing “The Demand for Climate Action” as the overarching theme throughout this landmark 50th anniversary year. Earth Day Network has also begun planning efforts to produce a global-scale mobilization in April 2020 to mark the anniversary. Read more…
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Finalists for 2019 Urban Water Challenge Announced
Imagine H2O and Founding Partners 11th Hour Racing and Bluewater announced the 2019 finalists of the Urban Water Challenge, a global deployment program for entrepreneurs reimagining a water-resilient future. Read more…
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3 Easy Ways YOU Can Fight Climate Change
There’s a misconception that meaningful efforts to fight climate change takes large scale changes to our lives. But, while buying an electric car and becoming a vegan does help the environment, they’re far from the only ways to make a difference. In fact, small, everyday tweaks to our daily routines can be more impactful. Read more…
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IUCN’s “Close the Plastic Tap” Programme at World Water Week
World Water Week, which has become the central hub for the global water community, is taking place in Stockholm, Sweden, from 25 to 30 September 2019. Read more…
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Saving Our Oceans Through Coral Restoration
Saving our oceans from the devastating impacts of human choices is possible through coral restoration. Often it can be difficult to know how to aid our oceans in recovery, yet several restoration opportunities exist. While scientists work diligently to help coral reefs recover, societal knowledge and influence is the key to true change. Read more…
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An Underwater Flight Field by Marianna Morè
It’s a beautiful day today underwater. Above our heads the sea ripples and shines like quicksilver and a warm light filters into the blue and radiates in tones of yellow and gold. The visibility is extraordinary and there is neither suspension, nor currents. The sea is so transparent that it seems waterless and we appear to be wandering in a garden of Eden. Read more…
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British Virgin Islands Launches “Beyond The Reef”
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, July 30, 2019 – In the first few weeks of August the British Virgin Islands will sink three disused airplanes (which have been creatively turned into the shape of sharks) and the islands’ old Willy T Ship into the ocean to create a diverse hub of marine life. Read more…
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Cozumel Splendid Toadfish – Jack’s September Underwater Photography Feature
Cozumel (Mexico) is one of the favorite places to dive for many scuba divers Worldwide. The reason is the big quantity of marine animals that you can find on this beautiful Caribbean island. Diving on Cozumel’s coral reefs is always a fantastic experience for beginners in scuba diving, as well as for the experienced ones. Read more…
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Into the Sea! The Plight of Our World’s Sea Turtles
Sea turtles are air-breathing aquatic turtles that are well adapted to live their life in the ocean, only leaving their aquatic homes to nest. One of the most ancient creatures on earth, sea turtles have been around since the time of the dinosaurs. Read more…
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Memorial Honoring Lost Glacier to be Installed in Iceland Aug 18
HOUSTON – (Aug. 5, 2019) – Following the hottest month in recorded human history, the first Icelandic glacier to fall victim to climate change will be remembered with a memorial to be unveiled Aug. 18 — the first of its kind in the world, installed at the very place where the glacier Okjökull, known as “Ok,” stood. Read more…
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To Tackle Climate Change We Need to Rethink Our Food System
The way we produce, consume and discard food is no longer sustainable. That much is clear from the newly released UN climate change report which warns that we must rethink how we produce our food — and quickly — to avoid the most devastating impacts of global food production, including massive deforestation, staggering biodiversity loss and accelerating climate change. Read more…
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Ever & Ever’s Environmentally-Friendly Canned Water
Ever and Ever, a new aluminum canned water brand, launched in June of 2019 in conjunction with award-winning incubator Lonely Whale’s Question How You Hydrate campaign. Ever & Ever is owned and produced by Lonely Whale partner, All Market Inc. (AMI), the makers of leading coconut water brand Vita Coco and organic energy drink brand Runa. Read more…
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Oceanic Society Expeditions.
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Isla Mar Research Expeditions – Field Courses in Puerto Rico
A field course coordination company in Puerto Rico that specializes in organizing and hosting island ecology (marine/terrestrial) themed courses. More info.
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Bangkok Photo Tours.
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Pangaea Ocean Sailing Expedition
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Pete Oxford Expeditions.
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Alnitak Conservation in Action on Volunteer Expeditions
Alnitak is a grassroots marine science organization dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity in our oceans. From May through to October, we run expeditions to survey the rich waters in the Balearic Sea, inviting any ocean enthusiasts to join us on board. Our expeditions take place in the stunning Cabrera National Park and the Menorca Biosphere Reserve. Read more…
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