Beaches and Dunes Along the beaches and dunes, because of the difficult living conditions (wind, salinity, irradiance, and instability of the terrain), the vegetation is sparse and disconnected. One can observe the following species: the yellow hornpoppy, the sea lily, and marine fennel. In the back-dune environment, one sees juniper plants, mastics, heather, rosemary, rockroses, […]
More info5 aprile alle ore 22:24 Sorting Mission Accomplished! In a united effort staff from Murex Dive Resorts, Blue Bay Divers, Sea Souls Dive Resort and CoralEye finished sorting and experimental treatment of the 6 cubic meters of beach plastic today. This was the amount washed ashore and collected in one month from only 100 m […]
More infoThe Cretaceous-Tertiary boundary at Monte Conero
More infoThe Natural Park is situated in area that lies between southern Ibiza and northern Formentera, the natural park also includes the sea channel that separates both islands. It encompasses 2,838.44 hectares of land and some 9,012 hectares of water. The maritime component: The sea represents 75% of the park´s total area, characterized by the ecological […]
More infoA world class dive site close to Lembeh & Bunaken in North Sulawesi has already been damaged by mining, but activists are fighting back – and winning the battle to save Bangka.
More infoCosta Rica has achieved a clean energy milestone by using 100 per cent renewable energy for a record 75 days in a row. The feat was achieved thanks to heavy rainfall, which powered four hydroelectric plants in the first three months of the year, the state-run Costa Rican Electricity Institute said. No fossil fuels have […]
More infoThe term has been present in Costa Rican dialect for some 50+ years. Pura Vida has a simple English translation but a far more profound meaning to the people of Costa Rica and anyone spending any amount of time in this majestic country. Pura vida. Pronounced POO-rah VEE-dah, in English means, “Pure Life”. However, these […]
More infoZirbad literally means «the lands beneath the wind», a derivative of the Persian term «Zirbâded». This name was given by the sailors and explorers trading in Asian spices to the islands in South East Asia between Malaysia and Papua. The boat was handmade in Bira, South Sulawesi by a French sailor, Yann Martine, together with […]
More infoLegal efforts that have been done by the people of Bangka Island, North Minahasa, to stop iron ore mining of PT Mikgro Metal Perdana (PT. MMP) has produced a result. Since the Supreme Court Verdict (MA) 291 K/TUN/2013 received by the Manado Administrative Court (PTUN Manado) in 20 March 2014, it is a must for […]
More infoBiological Diversity or Biodiversity – The National Biodiversity Institute (INBio) of Costa Rica
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