Salt marshes are some of the most fascinating yet overlooked coastal landscapes. Stretching between land and sea, these wetlands are alive with movement, from shifting
Coastal ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrass meadows, and salt marshes are powerful natural climate solutions. These blue carbon habitats capture and store vast amounts of
Coastal ecosystems like mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes do far more than paint a beautiful backdrop for a day by the sea. These blue carbon
Tucked between land and sea, you’ve probably seen blue carbon ecosystems without realizing how important they are. Maybe you’ve kayaked through mangrove tunnels, floated over
Hidden beneath the ocean’s surface lies one of Earth’s most important ecosystems. Seagrass is a marine plant that grows in shallow coastal waters, forming underwater
As the climate crisis intensifies, mangroves are gaining long-overdue recognition for their role in protecting both people and the planet. These coastal trees capture and
In promoting tourism close to the North Pole, Visit Svalbard is not trying to attract more visitors. What they’re all about these days is attracting the RIGHT sort of visitors. By the right sort of people, what they’re talking about is – pausing. A bit like the moment you first...
Visit Laguna Beach, the destination marketing organization for Southern California’s premier coastal destination, introduced a newly-formed partnership with Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. This collaboration instituted a comprehensive stewardship initiative that protects Laguna Beach’s natural resources by educating and empowering visitors, residents, and a network of local partners....
The Öresund straight between Skåne, south Sweden, and Denmark, is very vivid water. And right in the middle, is the beautiful island of Ven. Through this film learn of the way Niels Mouritzen, owner of the House of Hven, a hotel and restaurant on the island, is utilizing the sea...
The Isle of Man is the only entire nation that has been designated a UNESCO Biosphere. Who are the people that have made this possible? We speak to Bill Dale, Founder of Beach Buddies, who organizes a program of litter collecting on the beaches around the island. We talk to...
Sustainable Travel International recently hosted the second webinar in our Road to Net Zero series: “Betting on Blue Carbon.” This session focused on blue carbon, specifically, why it’s so important and how tourism can support the protection and restoration of these valuable coastal ecosystems. Our CEO Paloma Zapata led the...
We are thrilled to welcome Amanda Yankow as the newest member of our Sustainable Travel International team. The daughter of a flight attendant, Amanda’s love for exploring the world started at a young age. From immersing herself in different cultures to spending time in nature, Amanda’s experiences have led her...