Brinkley Davies: Aussie Native, PADI Divemaster, and Eco Warrior

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Brinkley Davies is an Aussie native residing in beautiful Port Lincoln, South Australia. Not only does Brinkley take some incredibly stunning shots (check out @brinkleydavies, trust us it’s worth it!) but she’s also a PADI® Divemaster, founder of the Balu Blue Foundation and ‘Australian of the Year’ nominee. Phew, we think that’s pretty impressive! Not […]

Protecting Clipperton Island – The Most Remote Atoll on the Planet

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Clipperton Atoll Photo: N2Pix   PADI AmbassaDiver Michel Labrecque and partner Julie Ouimet are on a mission to protect the most isolated atoll on the planet- Clipperton Island. Though this French overseas territory is now considered a marine protected area, it still faces threats from overfishing, with sharks and other large marine life nearly vanishing. With their upcoming expedition, […]

The Changing Face of Marine Conservation on Koh Tao – Crystal Dive & Eco Koh Tao

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Photo by Simon Dowling Over a decade ago, the team at Crystal Dive noticed a need to ramp up conservation efforts on Koh Tao – so they started and funded a separately branded conservation department, Eco Koh Tao. The aim was to include other dive centres and dive professionals in raising awareness, educating students and […]

5 Environmentally-Unfriendly Gifts You Should Never Give

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What do diet books, cologne and coral jewelry have in common? They’re all terrible gift ideas for the environment. Read on to learn about environmentally-unfriendly gifts to avoid, and discover better, eco-friendly gift options. Coral Jewelry or Other Products Made From Ocean Creatures According to NOAA, demand for coral jewelry has reduced colony size and […]

My Zero-Impact Week

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We all keep hearing about what our part looks like to help offset global warming. But taking a big leap for the rest of your life is daunting. So instead, I chose to tackle two changes that I thought I could manage for seven days to reduce my impact on the environment. Here’s what I […]