When you think of seaweed, you probably think of Nori, a type of seaweed often found in sushi, ramen bowls and now, chips. Thanks to the health benefits and climate action associated with seaweed, there is more hype than ever around using this marine resource.

This week’s blog will dive into the many different culinary uses of seaweed both as a stand-alone food product or as a healthy addition to other dishes.

In this article, we will examine the role of waste management infrastructure in preventing ocean pollution, examples of successful waste management programs, and the role of individuals and businesses in waste management.

While the idea of garbage filled oceans is a scary thought, there is hope on the horizon. In this article we will explore how waste impacts our oceans and learn how living a zero waste lifestyle can help us protect our seas! 

As travelers become increasingly eco-conscious, many accommodation owners continue to look for ways to reduce costs and cut their carbon footprints. One such way is to introduce an onsite garden, which can have ample environmental and cost-saving benefits (and not to mention offer a relaxing haven for your guests).

Read more in this week’s blog.

Yachting is one of the most idyllic ways to travel the world and it’s no secret that yachting can provide the type of extraordinary getaway you've always dreamed of.    

Here are some of the best sailing destinations for a waterborne adventure. 

Plastic waste is everywhere — it’s even washed up on the beaches from distant, uninhabited islands within the South Pacific to the coasts of Antarctica.

While it’s easy to feel small in the face of such an existential issue, you can make a difference by keeping your local beach area clean to reduce the impact of waste on marine life. Learn how you can use your drone to do your part.

Volunteering overseas can be a great way to broaden your horizons and travel with a purpose. There are all kinds of volunteering opportunities that you may choose to pursue, from ocean wildlife conservation to community-building efforts. 

Before you jet off, there are a few things you need to know first. Read on for more.

In this article, we look at how analytics can be used to help tourism operators reduce their carbon footprint.

As a business owner or employee, you can make changes to reduce your environmental footprint by moving away from traveling practices that harm the environment.

This article will highlight some changes you should make so that your business trips are more sustainably-minded.

When travelers visit new places they go out to eat, go sightseeing, and inject money into the communities they visit. But travel isn’t always good for communities, and it especially is not always sustainable for landscapes and the environment.

Mass tourism specifically does harm by creating environmental strain on different ecosystems and landscapes. When there is a lot of foot traffic to a natural environment, there is naturally a lot of wear and tear on the land. 

That’s where ecotourism comes in.

Sustainable ocean economies can potentially speed up answers to the world's most pressing problems, including hunger and extreme poverty elimination, employment creation, and climate change mitigation.

Let's explore various ways to achieve a sustainable ocean economy.

Boating is an exciting and fun hobby that you can take part in year-round for business or simply, leisure. While boating is a relaxing and enjoyable activity, it can cause harm to marine life and the environment if you aren't cautious.

Keep reading for 5 tips to help you boat sustainably.

Clean energy is now considered to be a viable alternative to the traditional energy sources commonly used by the tourism and hospitality industries.

Here are a few reasons why, you, as a tourism service provider or hospitality business, should transition to clean energy. 

The shipping and marine tourism industries are significant contributors to climate change and global warming. As as result of the industry’s large environmental impact (pollution and harmful emissions), ship owners and marine tourism operators must minimize their environmental impact in order to operate more sustainably for the good of our planet.

Here are several tips to get started.

While traveling with pets can bring extra joy, it often requires additional planning – especially if you want to consider being as environmentally conscious as possible. Here are some tips for traveling sustainably with your furry companion.

iving those gifts is a good way to affirm and make a good first impression on potential clients and partners, and what better way to seal the deal than to elevate your gifts with sustainability in mind?

Read on for some tips to make your next event more sustainable.

Sustainable tourism promises not only to support economic development in destinations, but also to facilitate cultural and environmental conservation in heritage sites around the world. Learn more in this week’s blog.

How do you successfully sell your employees on your eco-friendly idea? This can be a significant challenge. Thankfully, it is more than possible. Here are a few helpful tools and strategies for implementing an eco-friendly initiative with your company that actually works for the long haul.

In this article, we will break down 5 key steps to help you create an eco-friendly lifestyle for yourself and spread the word on how others can follow your footsteps.

Selecting a destination that also preaches and promotes sustainability can help our impact as tourists be less damaging, and instead we can learn from it while contributing as well. Thus, let us take you on the ultimate travel guide to one of the world’s most ecological destinations: The Galapagos Islands.