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Murray River Drought

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 reducing the amount of phytoplankton in […]

Atlantis of Japan

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 natural site that has been modified. Neither the Japanese Agency […]

Discover Easter Island

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 keep a good amount of the island protected. Researchers […]

Discover Martinique

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 world, and is widely regarded as one of […]

Surfing Around the World

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 surfers. While the exact origins of surfing are largely unknown, it […]

Discover Bornholm

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 people call Bornholm home. The island is slightly over 200 square miles large, […]

Somalia Piracy

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 frequent occurrence; we have always been […]

Discover Réunion

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 for peaceful and quiet vacations. It is […]

Cleaning Up The Ocean

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. Evaluating how effective these efforts are […]

Discover Kauai

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 United States, Kaua’i is beginning to experience an […]