Is the European Union ready to take this huge, but much needed, step? Frans Timmermans the vice president of the European commission has hinted that it might be coming soon, possibly in the next several months. Timmermans’ remarks were prompted in an exchange with...
In the first of its kind, a plan to swap the country’s international debt for marine conservation is offering hope in the Seychelles. In return for writing off large amounts of the national debt, the country will fund two massive new marine parks. “Swapping Debt...
The Sustainable and Social Tourism Summit, to be held in Mexico, will be “unique in Latin America,” for the balance it will make between the aspects of social responsibility and economic benefit, said Sergio Rodríguez, vice president of the International Social...
“I really think it has to be part of the business model. Marine conservation is not a luxury. It’s not something that you do because you’re a good person. You have to do it because you’re a good businessman.” ~ Truda Palazzos Based in “the backwaters...
The results of DEMA’s 2018 Board of Directors Election are in! Members of DEMA’s 2018 Board of Directors include the following individuals: A1-Manufacturing Mike Hollis, Aqua Lung Jenna Meistrell, Body Glove* A2-Diver Certification and Training Agencies...
We have recently been posting news on the harm that the world’s clothing manufacturers, especially in Asia and India have been causing to the world’s environment. We have also been reporting on the creative solutions that concerned fashion designers have been...