Archive for May, 2010
Invasive species; coming to waters near you
In Madagascar, a rare species of bird – Alaotra Grebe – has become extinct because of an invasive species of fish in the area (see story in Scientific American). Read the rest of this entry »
Visiting Vancouver? Here’s some practical info – updated
UPDATED 30th May 2010
Here are some info and tips for your stay in Vancouver. We’ll try to update latest developments here on a regular basis. Read the rest of this entry »
Off to the Green Expo
Hi everyone, I’m off to the Sustainable Living Expo here in Vancouver today. I hope it’ll be educational and fun- and maybe I’ll be able to pick up a bargain or two.
Eco-friendly, organic, low-impact, etc. It’ll all be there at the big consumer exhibition of the green living industry. You can drink with a lower carbon footprint, wear more sustainable clothing and make your home more energy efficient.
World Oceans Day – What will you be doing?
June 8th is World Oceans Day and people all over the world will be taking part. Last year, hundreds of organisations and millions of people participated in this day of celebration and education. You can play your part to make this year’s Oceans Day even bigger with massive impact. Read the rest of this entry »
How you can be a more responsible diver – Part 2
How you can be a more responsible diver – Part 1
Buoyancy control
Good buoyancy control is very important to avoid damaging the underwater environment and to have safer and more enjoyable dives. So, no matter what level or experience you are, it’s always good to go over some of the things that go into good buoyancy control. Read the rest of this entry »
How you can be a more responsible diver – Part 1
Have a great dive, do some good
Scuba diving and dive travels are exciting and rewarding experiences. They can teach us a great deal and leave us in awe of the splendours of the underwater world. So we want to contribute to good environmental practices and ensure our actions are not harming what we love. This requires all of us to be informed and making good choices on our dives and on land. Read the rest of this entry »
Easy travel in Vancouver – and no snow
Many people who watched the 2010 Olympic Games coverage would be forgiven for thinking Vancouver and southwestern BC is all about snow. After all, the place is in Canada.
The fact is Vancouver gets very little snow (something I am grateful for because I hate snow and cold weather. I don’t ski or snowboard and winters get me depressed). So, I am happy to speak about travels in Vancouver from a snow-averse perspective. Read the rest of this entry »
My old pink dive watch – I don’t need a new gadget
I recently spoke to someone who was contemplating buying a dive watch – his third in three years. There was absolutely nothing wrong with his old ones. He just wanted the latest technology. He is just as inpatient and wasteful with his dive computers and wanted to replace his “old” computer just after 100 dives. I could only shake my head and wonder how many gadget whores like this guy were adding to the digital landfills everywhere. Read the rest of this entry »
Four documentaries about our bad food and the food industry
There are many documentaries about food these days. Some are compelling and leave us thinking about what we eat and where it comes from. Here are four documentaries that stand out for their entertainment value as well as being informative and thought-provoking. Read the rest of this entry »
