Caitlin Flannery

Daniel Ponce-Taylor: Tourism as a Tool for Change

“It doesn’t matter what the definition [of voluntourism] is…it matters what’s happening on the ground.” -Daniel Ponce-Taylor, 2016 Blue Ocean Summit. Born on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea in Valencia, Daniel moved to the Balearic Island of Mallorca a few...

Dive Shops Coordinate Lombok and Gili Islands Earthquake Relief

by Caitlin Flannery

Dive shops and local businesses have spun into high gear to bring earthquake relief to Lombok and the Gili Islands after a devastating 6.9 earthquake rocked northwest Lombok on Sunday 5th August, 2018. Since then a series of over 350 aftershocks have rumbled through...

Sustainable Tips for Zero Waste Travel

by Brittany Ainsworth, Caitlin Flannery

By going Zero Waste and low impact for your travel, you can reduce your impact on the problems in our oceans. Packing for Zero Waste travel can seem intimidating but by following these tips you can make your next trip a more sustainable one. 1. Getting Around: The...