I try not to share awful and sensitive things, but this needs attention. This week a very disturbing and reckless video was posted on someones instagram of a shark being shot in Florida waters. The worst part about this video is that it is in fact LEGAL. Though I will not be posting this video
“Without sharks, you take away the apex predator of the ocean, and you destroy the entire food chain” Peter Benchley Selachophobia (or Galeophobia) is the fear of sharks, which happens to be one of the greatest fears when it comes to the ocean. This fear keeps many from swimming in the ocean and even going
“The world’s finest wilderness lies beneath the waves” Wyland Sea turtles have played fundamental roles in maintaining the health of the world’s oceans for more than 100 million years. Along with being one of the most adorable sea creatures, these animals are vital for maintaining healthy seagrass beds and coral reef ecosystems, controlling sponge distribution,
“The greatest danger to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” Robert Swan The world population is living, working, vacationing, and standing at the front row of the biggest plastic waste tide ever. Plastic pollution is negatively impacting our oceans and wildlife health. Plastic pollution that you can clearly see on
The most common idea of a shark is known to be an animal with big teeth and large bodies. When tuning into the popular shark-based program shark week, this idea of a shark is what viewers are expecting to see. Because shark week has attracted millions of viewers each year, the program has continued to
“If we can teach people about wildlife, they will be touched… humans want to save things that they love.” Steve Irwin Thanks to sensationalized stories, exaggerated news, and stereotyping, sharks have become feared rather than saved. These dramatized aspects have created a repulsive perspective towards sharks labeling them as dangerous (blood-thirsty) killers. Regardless of your fears,
Just when you think COVID produced some positive outcomes for the environment. Turns out that the items we use to keep ourselves safe, such as masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer bottles, are adding to the continuing damage of ocean and environmental pollution. As COVID-19 generates a new kind of pollution, made of disposable masks and
Sharks have been around for over 400 million years, lived longer than dinosaurs, and survived 5 major extinctions. They keep our planet healthy and are extremely vital for the ocean. For years society has given sharks a dangerous man-eating title based on shark movies and exaggerated news. But in reality, the world should be fearing
The Dominican Republic has a lot of marine life and beautiful reefs to explore. My experience with scuba diving in Punta Cana was incredible, but some of it did not go as well as I hoped. Here is my experience scuba diving in Punta Cana, some of the best places to dive, and some things
Snorkeling and scuba diving are both fun and brilliant ways of exploring the beautiful world of the ocean and admiring the beauty of marine life. However, the 2 activities differ in many different ways. The purpose of snorkeling is to observe ocean life while floating just below the surface. While scuba diving brings you closer
