Love taking photos of the fascinating critters you see on your diving or snorkeling trips? Follow these best practices to make sure youโre photographing responsibly and not harming marine life. What is the best (and most sustainable!) souvenir that you can bring back from a tropical getaway? While a new...
When dreaming of a tropical getaway, we often envision stunning coastal vistas and coral reefs teeming with wildlife. As visitors, these underwater ecosystems quench our wanderlust by providing a remarkable backdrop and playground for adventure. But coral reefs provide so much more than tourist gratification โ they are incredibly important...
When youโre snorkeling or swimming during your vacation, the sunscreen thatโs safeguarding your skin might also be endangering the vibrant coral reef and marine life below you. Discover how you can protect the marine destinations you visit, without putting your own health at risk. For decades, weโve heard about the...
Sustainable Travel International launches a social media campaign that empowers visitors to play a role in monitoring and conserving the Mesoamerican Reef by sharing photos of the coral, pollution, and marine life they see while exploring the reef COZUMEL, MEXICO (October 22, 2019) โ The nonprofit Sustainable Travel International is...
โWe cannot let our culture die.โ These words still ring vividly. Earlier this year, leaders for the project โPueblo Kawรฉsqarโ sat down with Kawรฉsqar communities of Magallanes (Southern Chile). During one of the first meetings, members of the marginalised indigenous group voiced their desire to revitalise their culture and let...
In 40 days, a lot can change. In 40 days entire coral formations are dying from a mysterious disease. But what if, in 40 days, we could transform reef conservation instead? Would YOU fight to save the Mesoamerican Reef? The worldโs 2nd largest reef system, The Mesoamerican Reef, is under...