Scuba Diving in Cenotes, Snorkeling in Cozumel, and Exploring Isla Mujeres, an underwater mexican adventure. Embarking on a journey to Mexico is like stepping into a vibrant tapestry of culture, history, and natural wonders. On our recent trip, my younger brother, his girlfriend, and I decided to explore the Yucatan Peninsula, diving into the crystal-clear…
The evolution from whaling to whale tourism in the Azores Islands.
Nestled in the vast Atlantic Ocean, the Azores Islands have a captivating history, with the ocean being deeply intertwined with the people who have called the archipelago home for centuries. Whaling, once a vital industry in the Azores, left an indelible mark on their culture, economy, and identity. However, the decline in the whaling industry,…
Trek Divers Seychelles
Trek Divers Seychelles were wonderful. I visited La Digue Island in the Seychelles in October this year. The weather was beautiful and sunny and warm. The water was a decent temperature for scuba diving. The people were friendly and the Island was a real community, with bicycles to get around, lots of beaches with lots…
Conservation sailing holidays.
Have you ever been on a sailing holiday? Have you considered it before? What about a conservation sailing holiday? I have been working with my friend at Sailing Escapes luxury sailing holidays to put together some conservation based programme’s. Weeks where you follow a conservation focussed itinerary, while enjoying sailing through some of the worlds…
Keen on the Water logo and flags!
Keen on the Water got a logo and some flags made by Piggotts UK. The flags are made from 100% recycled plastics, made into fibers and woven into a burgee. The flag has a blue background with the moon in white and the logo in black print, with Keen on the Water written below in…
Zero Waste Living.
(This post contains affiliate links, but I would never share something or recommend products I am not personally passionate about.) Zero waste living is very much becoming the focus for a lot of people. It is a simple way in which we can reduce our environmental impact. A problem which comes with this is the…
Threats to coral reefs.
What are some of the threats to coral reefs around the world? Increasing temperature. With increasing ocean temperatures due to climate change, coral reefs are under threat. Coral reefs exist in a very specific temperture range. When the temperature they are exposed to is outside of this narrow range they become stressed. If they are…
Coral reef life.
Coral reefs are the home to many different species. Coral reef life all relies on each other to stay alive and thrive, each species with its own function within the reef. Coral reefs have one the highest biodiversity of all of the ecosystem, even higher than tropical rainforests. Within the coral reef ecosystem you will…
Marine pollution – chemicals in the ocean.
What is bioaccumulation? A major issue with marine pollution is bioaccumulation. Bioaccumulation is when chemicals build up in an organism in the natural world. These chemicals are often toxic. This is caused by marine pollution. In the ocean, chemicals get into the food chain at the base. The smallest organisms absorb them faster than they…
The Sargassum Problem.
On many windward beaches in the Caribbean and east coast of the USA you will come across huge swathes of sargassum covering the rocks, in the shallows and strewn across the beach. The sargassum problem is getting worse. This seaweed can build up and if doesn’t get washed away or cleaned up, it can begin…