We commonly think of throwing something AWAY and it is gone. But being really far away like Hendeson Island in the south Pacific Ocean, is not far enough to escape plastic garbage. 5000 kilometers is not far enough! Henderson Island (part of the Pitcairn...
With one in four species of shark and ray threatened with extinction the World Wildlife Fund and the Manta Trust thru Project Aware has made available a Guide to Best Practices for Shark and Ray Tourism. The goal is to give you a set of guidelines enabling you to make...
On May 2, 2017 we celebrated the first-ever World Tuna Day, see our Blue Ocean post: So, it is very appropriate that we follow that with a seafood update that includes the latest info on canned tuna. Tuna in a handy can is a ubiquitous food worldwide. In the United...
The Blue Ocean Summit 2015 presents four speakers on the theme of “Global Citizens, Inspiring Role Models”. Our four speakers talk about different ocean issues however they have in common that they inspire people on a Global Level: one has created an Award event to...
This year at ADEX Singapore (April 7-9, 2017), the scuba diving industry will gather for its 22ndyear to celebrate all things underwater. ADEX is a consumer dive and travel show that has become known for putting conservation issues on the main stage; and this year is...
Our Ocean Allies Green Fins and Reef World are proud to release a nine-part series of how-to-videos that will guide dive centers in becoming more environmentally friendly. Pointers are given on how to implement the Green Fin’s Code of Conduct. Solutions and guidance...