Written by: Renee Street – Our Amazing Friend,  PADI Course Director, and Big Time Ocean Lover   It is not breaking news that our oceans are filled with plastic. Nor is it breaking news that many marine species are affected. But, a new study, focused solely on sharks and the results are yet another cause for concern and call to action. Plastic In Our Oceans It is estimated that between 4.8 and 12.7 million tons […]

Written by: Lydia Laurenson This probably sounds obvious, but it’s worth saying again: The oceans are a gorgeous, rich, and diverse ecosystem that have inspired and supported humanity for millennia. But the oceans are also choked with plastic and becoming more acidic by the day. People are overfishing, which threatens the survival of fish species — and also the survival of humans who live in coastal towns who depend on fish for food.   Sadly, even though people created these problems […]

Written by: Renee Street – Our Amazing Friend,  PADI Course Director, and Big Time Ocean Lover On World Oceans Day (8 June 2020), Sylvia Earle’s Mission Blue officially designated the northern waters of Timor Leste as the Ombai-Wetar Strait Hope Spot. Becoming the newest global Hope Spot is a huge honor for Asia’s newest country, recognizing the area’s marine biodiversity and potential for sustainable marine ecotourism development. Who Is Dr. Sylvia Earle? Dr. Sylvia Earle […]