Whether you are diving close to home or venturing overseas, there are many easy ways you can become a more eco-friendly diver and protect the oceans from harm.
With simple switches to everyday items and smart travel choices, you can make a difference that lasts and protect the dive sites you love. Read my article for Mares to get 7 easy ways to be an eco-diver.
Read MoreI really enjoy creating infographics and this is one of my favourites. It involved a lot of research beforehand to ensure it was scientifically accurate, easy to understand, and valuable to the target audience.
I worked with an awesome designer and this infographic was pitched to, and featured in, over 10 online media partners.
Check out this infographic here.
“Travel is one of the best things you can do to truly appreciate life. It broadens your mind, immerses you in the wonders of the world, and offers experiences that enrich the rest of your days. But how do you ensure you travel sustainably?
It can seem daunting, but it is easy to make sustainable travel choices that minimize your impact on the environment.”
Find out more in my latest article for Seven Seas Media.
Read More“Interpol, the world’s largest international police organization, has carried out a global investigation into marine pollution crime, and identified more than 500 offenses.
Interpol’s operation, code-named 30 Days at Sea, was initiated in response to a call to increase international enforcement against environmental crime.
More than 5,200 inspections were carried out, identifying waste crimes and administrative violations in 84 countries and territories around the world.”
Read my full article on the Jakarta Post: Interpol's 30 Days at Sea identifies offenders in marine pollution crime
Writing this article for LiveAboard recently has been a great reminder that we have the answers to solve plastic pollution and there are some innovative ideas showing us the way towards a cleaner and healthier ocean. We can do this!https://www.liveaboard.com/diving/article/beat-plastic-pollution
Featured in the Jakarta Post:While the Earth has only warmed around 0.74 degrees Celsius over the last 100 years, this small temperature increase is affecting ocean ecosystems and could impact upon the global marine tourism industry.Coral reef tourism has a global value of US$36 billion per year, according to a scientific study mapping the global value and distribution of coral reef tourism. This study, published in the Marine Policy journal in August 2017, concluded that 30 percent of the world’s reefs are valuable to tourism.Indonesia has a thriving coral reef tourism industry and also has the second largest manta ray tourism industry in the world, with an annual value of over $15 million.While coral bleaching events and ocean acidification are well-documented effects of climate change, there are other stressors upon coral reefs that could undermine these valuable tourism industries.Read more: http://www.thejakartapost.com/travel/2018/02/02/how-climate-change-threatens-indonesias-marine-tourism.html
