Hamilton Island stands to be the largest inhabited island of Whitsunday Islands which is in Queensland, Australia. It is about 512 kilometers (312 miles) south of Cairns and 887 kilometers (551 miles) north of Brisbane. This is also the only island in the Great...
Japan is moving towards establishing more sustainable whale-hunting quotas which will raise the international ban on hunting whales. They are going to attempt to do this by weakening the decision-making ability for commercial whaling, and as of right now Japan is...
Marine Research Center Bali Indonesia is a unique 2,500 square metre construction built right in the middle of the sea-water in order to understand and facilitate a better program to study and delve more into the underwater earthquakes that cause tsunamis in the...
It’s commonly rephrased that plastic, once introduced to the environment as garbage, never degrades and will contribute to pollution for a very long time. Exactly how long is that though? How long does plastic survive for in our environment? There are basically two...
Around the world, one of the most popular watersports that transcend location, age, and culture is surfing. There are variations to surf culture worldwide, but the principle largely remains the same: getting out to the beach and enjoying the sun and water with other...
Many scientists have been speculating that global warming is going to soon cause the sea level to rise causing flooding all over the world; this will call for a major adaptation of many countries’ coasts so that they do not take major damage. The rising sea levels are...
Experts are doing their best to find solutions to the excessive amount of cigarette butts on beaches as Cigarette Butts are not only gross but can harm wildlife. While small, cigarette butts cause big problems for the ocean. The filters are made of plastic and absorb...
Aegina is one of the Saronic Islands of Greece in the Saronic Gulf; it is located about 27 kilometers (17 miles) away from Athens. Traditionally, the name was derived from Aegina, the mother of the hero Aeacus, who was born on the island and became its king....
What is Citizen Science? In simple terms, citizen science is a way of converting the efforts of various volunteers into measurable results, through the general public’s participation in scientific research. It is, essentially, people-powered research, and it is...
If you’ve got an aging or damaged boat that has sentimental value, you might be ready to tackle a restoration. Here are 10 tips to keep in mind. 1. Take an inventory of your tools, and then roll up your sleeves and start. It’s that simple. 2. Clean the boat...
If you're an ocean fanatic that is looking for something fun to do this weekend, try hopping down to Oceanside this Saturday and Sunday. At Oceanside Pier, the World Bodysurfing Championships will be held. On Saturday the competition will start at 6:30 a.m. to 3:00...
Environmental science and interest in widespread conservation efforts have led to a ton of new research into improving out technologies that help with conservation projects worldwide. From monitoring, analyzing, and predicting the state of various environments and...
Lefkada is a Greek Island located in the Ionian Sea right off of the west coast of Greece, it is connected to the mainland by a long causeway and floating bridge. the main town and seat of municipality on the island is Lefkada which is on the northern part of the...
Today, engineers from The Ocean Cleanup are deploying a trash collection device that will round-up our ocean pollution and make it more manageable to clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. These large floating boots are about 200-feet long or about 600-meters. It...
Azores has been the first point of sailors crossing the Atlantic west-to-east for more than 500 years. It has been deemed a custom for a captain and his crew on each arriving boat to pass through one of sailing's most legendary spots, Peter's Cafe Sport which was...
Baja California is a state at the northwestern corner of Mexico. It's located in the peninsula of the same name, and it borders with the United States, more specifically with the states of Arizona and California. This Mexican state stands out thanks to its huge...
The British Virgin Islands is a Brtish Territory in the Carribean. They are located east of Puerto Rico, geographically these islands are a part of the Virgin Islands archipelago and are amongst the Leeward Islands. The capital of these islands is Road Town which is...
The ocean is one of our best examples showing us that natural phenomenon like droughts don't just affect the specific place that it is occurring. Take for example the drought in the Murray River, the very low flow has not only affected life in the river, but it is...
There is a formation of man-made monoliths that lie submerged deep underwater off the coast of Ryukyu Islands, Japan's southernmost islands. Its actual name is Yonaguni Monument. There is a debate on whether or not the monoliths are completely man-made or if it was a...
Easter Island also known as Rapa Nui is an island in Chile located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. It is best known for its almost 1,000 extant monumental statues which are called moai. Easter Island was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995 which helps...
Martinique is an island in the West Indies that is home to nearly 400,000 people. Martinique is an overseas department of France, and is a part of the European Union, despite its location in the Caribbean. It is a popular destination for visitors from all over the...
Around the world, one of the most popular watersports that transcends location, age, and culture is surfing. There are variations to surf culture worldwide, but the principle largely remains the same: getting out to the beach and enjoying the sun and water with other...
Bornholm is an island off the coast of Sweden that forms the eastern-most part of Denmark. In Danish, the island is sometimes referred to as solskinsøen, or "Sunshine Island", because of its great weather and reputation as a summer vacation destination. Around 40,000...
For a lot of people, the ocean has not always been the safest place out there with creatures like giant squid and great white shark swimming around in the ocean; however, the ocean is becoming more and more dangerous every year. Piracy is becoming more and more of a...
Réunion is an island in French Polynesia that is renowned for its clear waters and beautiful ocean vistas. Its status as a French Overseas Territory makes it one of the furthest regions of the European Union from Europe and is one of the best destinations in the world...
How much progress is being made in cleaning up pollution in the ocean? Every year, as thousands of tonnes of plastic and other garbage is dumped into the ocean, a concerted effort must be made simply in order to keep the level of pollution stable, much less reduce it....
Kaua'i is one of the seven main Hawaiian Islands that form the U.S. state of Hawaii, in the Pacific Ocean. Kaua'i has long been a favorite destination for visitors who want to avoid the large crowds of O'ahu and Maui. Though most visitors come from the continental...
#1 Bay of Biscay This bay is tucked in between the French and Spanish borders producing some of the roughest waters in the Atlantic. The weather starts to become more and more extreme the further you get into winter. It is also very unpredictable with very powerful...
Cres is an island in the Adriatic Sea, part of Croatia. It was one of the northernmost islands in the Kvarner Gulf. It is about 405.78 km in area and it the same size as its neighboring island, both of which are the largest in Croatia. As of 2011, Cres only has a...
No one is exactly sure how sailing began, but it had been a pivotal innovation in terms of developing civilizations. Sailing can be dated back to 1200 BC when the Greeks launched a fleet of 1,000 ships and sailed to Troy. It is believed that for at least 1,000 years...