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Chalets d' Anse Forbans Gazebo for Weddings and Special Occasions
Mon, Mar 1st 2010, 23:15
Gazebo for our special days undergo's some maintainence
Bigger Waves in the Pacific
Fri, Feb 19th 2010, 11:46
Increased wave size in the Pacific has been a feature of the past few decades according to Scientists. The cause of these bigger waves is probably due to climate change.
Icebergs
Tue, Dec 22nd 2009, 12:12
Icebergs are a beautiful reminder of the majesty of nature. If there is one natural phenomenon that represents our fragile environment, it is icebergs.
Census of Marine Life discovers new species in the ocean depths
Mon, Nov 23rd 2009, 11:54
The Census of Marine Life is a massive 10 year scientific collaboration by scientists from 34 countries who are charting the deepest reaches of our oceans and discovering a wealth of new species we never knew existed.
Earthquake and Tsunami activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire
Thu, Oct 1st 2009, 11:10
The Pacific Ring of Fire is one of the main zones of earthquake and tsunami activity in the world. Sumatra and Samoa lie within this zone and are the latest victims of the ring of fire.
Types of Aquaculture
Tue, Jul 7th 2009, 15:06
The farming of fish, shrimp, and shellfish is set to overtake cattle ranching by the end of this decade.
The Great Australian Bight
Mon, Jun 29th 2009, 12:40
If you look at a map of Australia you will notice that there is a large “bite†out of the south coast – this forms a huge bay known as the Great Australian Bight.
Ocean Dead Zones
Wed, Jun 10th 2009, 11:41
An Ocean Dead Zone is an area with such poor water quality, with so little oxygen that the only living organisms that can survive in it are microbes. More and more of these marine dead zones are being discovered each year ...
Tragedy of 55 Whales beached in Kommetjie, Cape Town, South Africa
Mon, Jun 1st 2009, 11:50
Tragedy struck on Sunday 31 May when 55 False Killer Whales beached at Kommetjie beach on the outskirts of Cape Town, South Africa.
The Middle East and the End of Oil
Fri, Feb 6th 2009, 10:17
Abu Dhabi is leading the United Arab Emirates in preparing for a future where they cannot expect their huge oil revenues to continue. They have embarked on a brave new initiative to develop alternative energy solutions for a world without oil.
Chalets d' Anse Forbans partners with Trauminsel Reisen and the Marine Conservation Society of the Seychelles
Mon, Mar 1st 2010, 22:56
Chalets d' Anse Forbans have renewed their commitment to Turtle conservation in Seychelles as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of Trauminsel Reisen.
Haiti Earthquake affects 3 million people
Thu, Jan 14th 2010, 11:49
The Haiti Earthquake has left 3 million people in need of food, clean water and shelter after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked the capital Port-au-Prince on Monday 11 January 2010.
Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, Brazil’s hidden treasure
Fri, Dec 4th 2009, 12:43
The Fernando de Noronha archipelago is a paradise 200 kilometres from mainland Brazil. The National Marine Sanctuary of Fernando de Noronha is a UNESCO World Heritage site due to the spectacular diversity of marine species in this unspoiled wonderland.
Hornblower Hybrid – Responsible Tourism Award Winner
Mon, Nov 16th 2009, 12:17
Hornblower Hybrid is one of the 2009 winners of the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards. San Franciscos Hornblower is a hybrid because it harnesses a host of alternative energy sources to make it an environmentally tourist ferry service.
Jellyfish
Tue, Sep 29th 2009, 12:35
Jellyfish existed on earth before the dinosaurs. These fragile creatures have existed for over 650 million years and continue to thrive.
Aquaculture History
Wed, Jul 1st 2009, 12:37
In China they have been practicing Aquaculture since ancient times. In fact, it was the fattening of wild carp that led to the mutated and domesticated goldfish … and the fishpond culture still so popular today.
Aquaculture
Tue, Jun 23rd 2009, 14:11
According to the WWF, 52% of the world’s fisheries are fully exploited and 24% are overexploited, depleted, or recovering from depletion. Already 30% of the world’s fish requirements are met by the aquaculture industry.
World Oceans Day - 8 June 2009
Fri, Jun 5th 2009, 12:47
This year will be the 13th annual World Ocean Day … and now the United Nations has made it official celebration on 8 June each year.
Fair Trade Coffee
Fri, May 15th 2009, 12:17
The Coffee Industry is dominated by a few large players and a myriad of middle-men. Farmers who actually grow the coffee see very little of the money you eventually pay for a cup: hence Fair Trade Coffee.
Fri, Jul 4th 2008, 00:00
On June 30 2008 mother of two, Margo Pellegrino, embarked on a journey from her New Jersey home headed for Washington DC.