Behind-the-Scenes Seahorse Tour at Birch Aquarium
The Growing Up Seahorse tour immerses guests into the world of Birch Aquarium’s animal care team. Participants are first taken through seahorse exhibits to learn about the diversity and …
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SeaXplorer Sagres
By Michel Wiese, Marine Biologist Let us take you around the Costa Vicentina, the Southwestern Coast of Portugal. We invite you to experience unforgettable moments on our excursions like dolphin watching, Coastal …
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SEVENSEAS Travel Magazine – December 2019 – Issue 55
Taking the Plunge Against Plastic Do you like being out of your comfort zone? Last March, I went on the most extraordinary trip and I was totally out of my …
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Madeira has a Carnaval you will not want to miss
By Jayme Simoes Not that anyone needs a reason to go to Portugal in February anymore – but one good reason is Carnaval, a four-day celebration beginning February 19, 2020. …
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An Intro to Madeira, Portugal’s Other Island Chain
So much has been written about the Azores. But then, there is Madeira a wonderful destination that has a warm year-round climate, dramatic volcanic landscapes, world-class wines, incredible hiking, a …
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Taiwan by Bike: a Nine Day Journey Across the Island
On this new cycling tour of Taiwan, guests will bike the length of the country, from the northern capital, Taipei, to the southern tip. Bikers will ride past emerald-colored rice …
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Profit Over Safety: Ecotourism Gone Wrong?
This article was written by Kate Carroll It’s dark, you are gearing up for a once in a lifetime dive. You descend to a sand patch surrounded by coral, the whole …
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Ecotourism in Raja Ampat—Defender or Destroyer of the World’s Richest Reefs?
by Chloe King Tourism is threatening Raja Ampat. On March 4, 2017, a British cruise ship ran aground on a coral reef in Raja Ampat, destroying more than 18,000 square …
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Cuba, Coral and Trump
Writing and photography by David Helvarg I was scheduled to visit a coral restoration project off Guanahcabibes National Park, a world-class biosphere reserve in western Cuba. Then I found out the only small …
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Raja Ampat, the most colorful reefs of the world
The Pindito West Papua, known locally as Irian Jaya, is a unique dive region. Probably the best known archipelago is “Raja Ampat” which roughly means “united kingdom”. The area has …
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