Every year, I look forward to what has become an annual gathering at Jackson Wild in the beautiful Grand Teton National Park. It has only been four years since I first attended the summit, but somehow it feels like home....
Showcasing ‘Free the Footage’ & Co-hosting ‘Climate Action Pathways for Television & Film Industry’ at Jackson Wild Summit 2022 by Jill Ferguson...
Dunes Parks represents an exciting time for India’s hub of tourism, Goa. More emphasis on environmentally sustainable approaches to tourism, especially in an area as rich in biodiversity as Goa, is one step towards a greener future. ...
Mangroves are trees that exist in very unique conditions in which most trees would not survive. They exist in tropical regions which are salty, in coastal waters where they experience constant flooding and retreating of tides. There are around 80 different species of trees that grow in low-oxygen soil....
WCS-India is currently working across 20 states in India to address a diverse range of conservation issues, one of which includes conservation of the marine and coastal ecosystems in India by strengthening the marine protected area network, improving the conservation status of sharks and rays in India, and mitigating bycatch of marine megafauna....
When we hear the term ‘Ghost Nets’ we automatically think of something eerie or haunted. The truth is that these fishing nets which have been abandoned, lost or discarded (ALD), at sea, on beaches or in harbours are truly eerie and as good as being haunted....
We’ve heard of impact and we’ve heard of production but what happens when you put the two words together? We get impact productions! An impact production essentially maximizes a film’s ability to make social change. ...
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), are crucial to the conservation of marine biodiversity in our oceans for several reasons. They act as a safeguard for biodiversity and the health of marine ecosystems by acting as a sanctuary for various species to mature, reproduce and help restore healthy populations within and beyond their borders. ...
Even though the ocean covers almost 71% of our earth, little of our attention goes to it. With us humans being terrestrial beings, often oceans and the role the oceans play in our lives goes unnoticed. Did you know that without the oceans we humans would have little chances of survival? Let us...
Has the ocean and all its fascinating creatures always intrigued you? If you are curious about learning more about the marine world and all it has to offer, there are various courses available which will help you gain an understanding of this fascinating and extremely important world. There are different levels of courses...
There are 24 MPA’s in peninsular India and more than 100 MPAs in the country's islands. The 24 MPA’s of the mainland have a total area of about 8214 km2, which is about 5% of the total protected area network of India and represents 0.25% of the total geographic area of the country....
The problem is that our coral reefs are dying. Increasing water temperatures and ocean acidification are the subordinates and climate change is the master culprit. Corals, unknown to many, are animals. Together, coral reefs create a vibrant ecosystem that is vital to ocean survival. Like any other ecosystem, each organism depends on another,...
The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) consists of coastal land, up to 500 meters from the High Tide Line (HTL) and 100 meters along banks of creeks, estuaries, backwater, and rivers subject to tidal fluctuations....
Everyone was discussing how nature is fighting back and if we do not respect and protect nature, we as a human race will be facing many more issues like the Covid 19 pandemic in the near future....
“The ocean, as a system and our life support, is in trouble and whatever we can do whether it’s in our community, state or country, region, or in the high seas, we should really respect what the ocean gives us.” - Sylvie Earle, Oceanographer and IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) patron...
Turtles incredible creatures that have adapted to all different kinds of climates are found all over the world except Antarctica, with around 376 species found globally! Another fact that makes them so incredible and unique is that turtles are the only animals that has its hips and shoulder blades inside its rib cage!...
Wildlife Protection Act No. 53 was established on 9th September, 1972, which states : ‘An Act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto with a view to ensuring the ecological and environmental security of the country’ ...
30 by 30 is an initiative to protect at least 30% of the ocean by 2030. While the ocean covers roughly 70% of our planet’s surface, only 5% of the global ocean is protected in some way. Of that 5%, only 2.5% is heavily protected from destructive activities such as fishing and human...
Reef Watch, an Indian NGO based in the Andaman Islands, has been working on marine conservation since 1993. One of their more recent projects focuses on conservation along the coast of Karnataka. Karnataka has a broad coastline of over 320 kilometers and is currently facing many coastal issues including improper land use, overexploitation...
A shockingly high percentage of turtles are on the decline. 61 percent of 376 turtle species found in the world are either extinct or threatened. They are being wiped out from the face of our earth at a very fast pace. If you’re wondering why sea turtles? What could be bothering these resilient...
