Growth of Eco-Tourism Raises Concerns
NEW YORK — The globe’s icy poles took center stage in Washington last week at the first joint meeting of those international bodies governing — or trying to govern — the ever-more fragile Arctic and Antarctic regions. According to the U.S. State Department, the joint conference brought together 400 diplomats and assorted regional managers from .. read more
New Zealand: Whale-Watching Company Wins Virgin Holidays ‘Responsible Tourism Awards’
“Listen up, everyone: a whale has been sighted on the starboard side. That’s the right side of the vessel,” announces Manu, our Buddha-like Maori tour guide. “When I give the signal, you can leave your seats. OK, now! Go, go, go! On Manu’s command, 40 Belgian, Dutch, Korean, Chinese, Australian, German and British bodies hurl .. read more
Lungless Frog and ‘Ninja Slug’ Among New Species Discovered Under Borneo Protection Plan
An enormous stick insect more than half a metre long and a bizarre lungless frog are among a staggering collection of new species highlighted today to celebrate an agreement to conserve wildlife on the island of Borneo. Conservationists say the weird and wonderful creatures were discovered thanks to a pioneering deal between three governments to .. read more
Old Quarries Going Back to Wild Habitat for Threatened Species
Returning upturned ecosystems into healthy habitats is a focus for some conservationists looking at quarries in the UK. Here in the US, we’ve seen how it can work well when businesses and environmentalists unite – old strip mines being turned into bee habitat lush with native plants is one such example. And the same could .. read more
Anti-Whaling Boat “Ady Gil” Sinks Off Antarctica
The anti-whaling boat that was sliced in two on Wednesday in a collision with a Japanese whaling ship sank in the Antarctic today, ending a frantic effort to salvage the $1.8m (£1.1m) craft. The Ady Gil,a 24-metre (78ft) catamaran belonging to the Sea Shepherd marine conservation group, sank two days after it was battered by .. read more
“THE COVE” WINS CRITICS CHOICE AWARD!
In case you missed it, here is the video of director, Louie Psihoyos live on VH1 accepting the award for best documentary! This past Friday, January 15th “The Cove” was honored with the Best Documentary Feature Award from the Broadcast Film Critics Association at the 15th Annual Critics Choice Awards. We are very proud to .. read more
