Nature/Wildlife
We live busy lives, often in urban settings, so when the time comes for a vacation, many of us know that the best thing to do is to turn to nature. Nothing blows the cobwebs away more than a trek in the mountains or communing with creatures in the deep forest. Whether peering into a volcano, riding horseback along a trail, or spotting wildlife on a river cruise, something deep within us needs to feel connected to the natural world. All regions of the world present opportunities for enjoying nature.
In cooler temperate climates you may seek out snow-capped mountains such as the Alps, while equatorial regions offer the dense jungles of Asia or the vast plains of Africa. Anywhere animals live free offers us the chance to witness their majesty and understand better our place in the natural order. We can give ourselves privileged memories of seeing lions, elephants and gorillas on safari, or witness orangutans, monkeys and birds in the trees of the rainforest. The oceans and coastlines of the world offer opportunities for encounters with whales, dolphins, penguins, seals and more. Nature is always good for the soul.
Sharks Wanted – Alive Not Dead
Important news for shark conservation emerged this week; a single reef shark can be worth almost US$ 2 million in tourism revenue over its lifetime! This is according to a study completed by researchers in Australia. The study, which was centred on the island of Palau...
Protecting the Pygmy Seahorse in Malaysia
Could this unique species of seahorse, an inhabitant of Sabah’s east coast islands, be under threat because of the actions of over-enthusiastic divers? The pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) is found at coral reefs at diving havens such as Sipadan and Mabul in...
Shark Sanctuary Declared For Raja Ampat
Diving with sharks has become an increasingly popular pastime and is a rewarding and exhilarating experience. And now you can dive with sharks in their very own protected sanctuary – one that you helped to create! After an international campaign, Misool Eco Resort and...
HEPCA’s Important Red Sea Mooring Work
In their continued efforts for environmental conservation and protection, particularly of the Red Sea dive sites and reefs, Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association (HEPCA) have been busy this month of April carrying out mooring maintenance. As...
Help Save Our Islands and Reefs This Earth Day
This Earth Day celebrate our planet by helping Seacology protect islands and coral reefs. Earth Day is celebrated every year on the 22nd April. The first one took place in 1970 and was proposed in response to concerns about water and air pollution, and smog. The Earth...
‘Shark Men’ Search For Great White Nursery
The television series, Shark Men - aired on the National Geographic Channel, has just returned for its second season of shark sagas. Don’t miss these great programmes filming a team of ocean lovers as they track the feared great white sharks that cruise California's...
Burma Mergui – The Manta Ray Paradise
In the course of researching manta ray aggregations in South East Asia, Dr Andrea Marshall world-leading manta ray expert, stumbled upon an oasis of bio-diversity when diving in Burma (Myanmar). Andrea's first impression of South Burma was one of awe; the stunning...
HEPCA Campaigns to Free Dolphins in Egypt
Have you ever dived with dolphins in the Red Sea? Can you even imagine them confined in a swimming pool smaller than 9m x 9m x 4m, with visibility less than 20cm! On 3 October 2010, Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association (HEPCA) arranged a...
Help Create a Shark Sanctuary in Raja Ampat
Does the idea of diving with sharks fill you with anticipation or turn you into a bundle of nerves? Either way, if you are a scuba diver, then you are very likely to care about the conservation of sharks. You can help keep them around for many years to come by signing...