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Discover Aegina

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. Historically Aegina was the rival of Athens, the […]

Citizen Science, Sailors and the State of Our Oceans

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 helping save our oceans. This concept has been in development, adapted and experimented with for years, and […]

10 Simple Tips For Restoring a Classic Boat

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 from stem to stern so you can see […]

World Bodysurfing Championships

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 p.m. and from 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. During this event, hundreds of bodysurfers from all over […]

Innovations in Technology

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 species, a lot of work needs to be done in order to figure out the best ways to […]

Discover Lefkada

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 island about an hour […]

Deployment of The Ocean Cleanup’s Clean Buoy

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 will be towed from San Francisco to the midst of the Great Pacific […]

Discover Azores

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 opened in about 1918. Crew members looks to […]

Marine Animals of Baja California

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 variety of marine wildlife at both sides of the peninsula, the Pacific Ocean […]

Discover the British Virgin Islands

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 located on the largest island of Tortola. There are about […]