Thailand

The Truth about Snorkeling in the Similan & Surin Islands of the Andaman Sea, Thailand

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We recently returned from an exciting 4d/3n liveaboard snorkel cruise to the Similan and Surin islands in the Andaman Sea.  Snorkeling around these islands can be excellent or poor depending on the choices you make.  Here are some tips to help you plan a great snorkel trip, based on our experiences and observations. Much of … Read more

How Can We Save Our Oceans? With Marine Sanctuaries!

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A striped fish swimming in the water promotes awareness for marine sanctuaries.

As a Bachelor of Science ecologist and avid free diver, I’ve done some research to see if there is progress in saving our amazing oceans.  After finding abundant evidence that Marine Sanctuaries are making a positive difference, my optimism is renewed.  Marine Protected Areas and Ocean Sanctuaries protect plants and animals, water quality, the ocean floor and shoreline, and the air that we breathe.  It is politically possible to set aside extensive areas where fishing, mining and … Read more