Responsible Tourism: Protecting Oceans and Communities
Wanderlust grabs many of us, but responsible tourism practices are often overlooked. So ask yourself, are you a responsible tourist?
Wanderlust grabs many of us, but responsible tourism practices are often overlooked. So ask yourself, are you a responsible tourist?
Coral bleaching is a phenomenon that eventually leads to reef death. Reefs hold 25% of the oceans biodiversity, ignoring this will be catastrophic.
The health of the ocean ecosystem is largely tied to the population and distribution of fish in the ocean. Hence the need to estimate how many fish are in the ocean.
With the rapid growth of communities, waterways have become an essential means of transport. Dredging is the process of keeping these river roads clear.
Seaweed absorbs large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. It is also a major source of food and fuel, thus making it a potential solution to combating climate change.
The fate of the ocean is in our hands. Fortunately, there are things we can do in and out of the ocean to help save it.
The ocean is the largest carbon sink, but it would be dangerous if we allowed it to continue taking the brunt of increasing greenhouse gas emissions in the 21st century.
The biological carbon pump refers to the process by which photosynthesis helps to fix carbon dioxide into organic matter, which is then transported into the deep ocean.
Due to the benefits of plastic, it has permeated every area of our lives and is polluting the ocean. Read on to learn more about how plastic wastes affect the ocean and solutions.
Sustainable fishing practices are methods used to protect fish stocks and preserve the marine environment. They include using more selective fishing gear, restricting fishing areas, and increasing aquaculture production.
Beaches are a key part of the ocean ecosystem. Here are the problems faced with beaches, and how you can help.