Ocean conservation – how you can take part
Updated 2nd February, 2012
The oceans are in trouble. Pollution, overfishing and climate change are all taking their toll on the wildlife and waters. It’s disheartening to see pictures of beautiful marine mammals dying in fishing nets and hear of species becoming extinct. Closer to home, it’s terrible having our favourite beaches become dumping grounds for waste.
But it’s not all doom in the oceans. Dedicated individuals are giving their time and efforts to help the environment. You too can make a difference by taking part in ocean conservation. Read the rest of this entry »
Shark attacks – get a grip!
Afraid of sharks? Following two month of some very wild accounts of sharks in the press, it would be hard to blame the woman/man on the street for being terrified. We shark enthusiasts, divers and the conservation-minded have followed the news about attacks in the Red Sea and other locations with muted skepticism. But we’ve also been very disturbed by some of the reaction. A couple of shark attacks on tourists in the Red Sea became the reason for the authorities to go on a shark kill mission in the region. In the past week, several people in Australia have found their spot of fame by claiming they’d encountered Bull Sharks in the flooded streets (while the stories like this one about a man forced to hide from a shark grow and become scarier, there are very few photographs to back these accounts). So why are people still so shark-phobic? Read the rest of this entry »
Travelling responsibly – making a world of difference
UPDATED 23rd November, 2010
What is responsible travel?
You love to travel. Discovering new places, finding adventures and enjoying the outdoors. Ecotourism, green travel and alternative travel are just some terms used to describe responsible travel. Here is a quick jaunt through how you can be a more responsible traveller and help the natural environments and the communities in the places you visit. Read the rest of this entry »
Top 5 blogs and websites on green travel – helping you journey responsibly
You want to plan a holiday full of exciting places, interesting activities and thrills around every corner. You also want to make sure you make positive choices the environment. Whether you’re an ocean buff, a culture traveller or a trekking enthusiast, there are things you can do to make your travels greener and more sustainable. Read the rest of this entry »
Having an event? Make it Green
UPDATED September 13th, 2010
In my years of working as a consultant, I planned and managed many events. It was painful to see professionals in their fields give so little regard to the environment when it came to their events. Not only did this oversight have negative consequences on the environment, it also cost the organisers of the event more money – sometimes, significantly more. Many organisers have suffered bad publicity as a result of a poorly thought out event. Read the rest of this entry »
Captive dolphins suffer; say NO to dolphinariums
UPDATED September 8th, 2010
Many people are thrilled by the thought of seeing a dolphin show or swimming with them in a park or “dolphinarium”. They probably don’t know the violent history of the dolphins, how they got there or that these animals suffer in captivity for the amusement of their human “fans”. Read the rest of this entry »
Volunteering holidays – do good, have a blast
