Global Hub will bring Green Fins conservation solutions to dive shops worldwide
The international coordinator of Green Fins in partnership with the UN Environment Programme – is delighted to announce it has officially been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2020 Con X Tech Prize. The Con X Tech Prize provides opportunities for seed funding to anyone, anywhere to turn their bold new ideas for conservation into reality. Read more…
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Guide to Scuba Diving Accessories for Any Level Diver
Whether you’re a first-time diver or a seasoned underwater explorer, your gear can make or break your scuba experience. You’ll have plenty of options to choose from when it comes time to select your equipment, and it’s important to know which essential items and other accessories work best for your situation. Read more…
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Self-Powered Activities in the Reno-Tahoe Territory
Crystal clear lakes, tranquil rivers and stunning mountainscapes make the Reno-Tahoe Territory one of the most beautiful destinations in the U.S. The scenery alone encourages visitors to slow down, get outside and soak it in. Self-powered activities, such as paddling, biking and sailing, provide a personal connection to the outdoors – especially in an area filled with numerous diverse experiences all within an hour of each other. Read more…
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Royal Swedish Yacht Club and Bluewater team up in unique seawater harvesting initiative in Baltic Sea
a quay full of yacht with clear sky Water harvesting Bluewater dockside water station dispenses purified water to visiting yachties for drinking or cooking to visiting yachts at Sandhamn in the Baltic Sea Baltic Sea island idyll Sandhamn is seeing record numbers of boat folks visiting this year as Swedes look for holiday alternatives to their usual Mediterranean seaside haunts due to Covid-19. Read more…
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Better wastewater treatment? It’s a wrap
A shield of graphene helps particles destroy antibiotic-resistant bacteria and free-floating antibiotic resistance genes in wastewater treatment plants. Think of the new strategy developed at Rice University as “wrap, trap and zap.” Read more…
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Climate Change Triggers Migration
Environmental hazards affect populations worldwide and can drive migration under specific conditions, especially in middle-income and agricultural countries. According to a new study, changes in temperature levels increased rainfall variability, and rapid-onset disasters such as tropical storms play an important role in this regard. Read more…
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Featured Destination: Go Mo Go Travel Blog: The Omo Valley Ethiopia
I have a friend, who is gay as well and the homo in arms, if you will, as both of us travel in a similar style. He’s one of the few I listen to when they give travel advice. Although to be fair he’s a bit more rough and rugged than I am. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t have any problem chucking on a backpack and getting dirty. Read more…
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Dragon Face Pipefish – Photo taken in Cabilao Philippines – Jack’s September Underwater Photograph
Dragon face pipefish it members of the Syngnathidae family, Pipefish are the cousins of Seahorses and Sea-Dragons. They have gained their name from their elongated snout that is shaped just like a pipe. They are a type of saltwater fish. However, a small variant of them is found in freshwater too. Read more…
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8 Essential Reasons Why You Need to Care About Sustainable Tourism
As the COVID-19 pandemic begins to slow down in countries around the world and travel is starting to gradually open back up, many of us are starting to think about where in the world we’re going to visit next. After all, many of us have spent months in lockdown, so it makes sense that we’ll want a change of scenery. Read more…
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Plastics, pathogens and baby formula: What’s in your shellfish?
The first landmark study using next-generation technology to comprehensively examine contaminants in oysters in Myanmar reveals alarming findings: the widespread presence of human bacterial pathogens and human-derived microdebris materials, including plastics, kerosene, paint, talc and milk supplement powders. Read more…
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The FREE Weekly Conservation Post and Jobs List
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Eco-friendly Skin/ Haircare Tips for Divers
Diving is a fantastic hobby. Not only can you enjoy the great outdoors, but it’s also a fun way to get some exercise. However, this activity comes with certain risks for your skin and hair because you’re exposed to the sun for a long period of time. On top of that, saltwater can contribute to dehydration that may subsequently damage your skin and hair. Read more…
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Go Mo Go Travel Blog: Ethiopia Photo Series by Mark Scodellaro
A photo series of the Land of Origin: Click to see more…
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Dr Bill McGraw Releases New Book on Mercury Toxicity
In his latest publication, the new book Mercury, The Ultimate Truth and Chronic Disease, the award-winning multidisciplinary scientist Dr. Bill McGraw documents the whole story of mercury from century’s old mining to the most complete history on the Minimata disaster and the latest casualties from global mercury poisoning. Read more…
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How to be Kind to the Environment on Your Next Hiking Adventure
Hiking feels like such a personal adventure that can get a lot of people excited. People use their hiking journey as a way to discover the world and their selves. When you’re hiking, though, try to care for the environment you’re hiking in. Read more…
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Our National Parks Our Living Treasure: A Time for Concern by Dr Gil Lusk
Dr. Lusk urges readers to turn their concern about our Public Lands and the National Park System into action. With over thirty-five years of experience in the National Park Service around the United States, Dr. Lusk offers an insider’s look detailing his career in the Service while exploring the issues and needs of our National Parks today. Read more…
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4 Winners of The Coastal Pollution Challenge Named
Schmidt Marine Technology Partners announced the winners of the inaugural Coastal Pollution Challenge, created to support the development of innovative solutions to reduce nutrient pollution plaguing the globe’s waterways. The winners are three start-up companies and a university. Read more…
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How to stop the next pandemic: Reduce wildlife trafficking and forest loss
The ultimate global financial cost of COVID-19 could top $15 trillion, but governments might be able to prevent future pandemics by investing as little as $22 billion a year in programs to curb wildlife trafficking and stem the destruction of tropical forests, according to a new paper from an international team of scientists including Rice University’s Ted Loch-Temzelides. Read more…
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Bending The Curve of Biodiversity Loss
Plant and animal species across the world are steadily disappearing due to human activity. A major new IIASA-led study suggests that without ambitious, integrated action combining conservation and restoration efforts with a transformation of the food system, turning the tide of biodiversity by 2050 or earlier will not be possible. Read more…
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This piece was prepared online by Panuruji Kenta, Publisher, SEVENSEAS Media