Toxic to humans and the environment , mercury is a heavy metal that is continuously circulating through the atmosphere, water and soil in...

Stretching along the western edge of South America between Chile and Ecuador , Peru is no stranger to international travellers as a...

The world's oceans, which cover over 70 percent of the planet's surface , are currently facing a multitude of serious threats that have...

Emerging dramatically from the South Pacific Ocean, Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is a remote, windswept speck of land situated around 3,700...

In 2007, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change identified coral bleaching as the greatest threat to reef systems around the...

From the tropical waters of Okinawa in the south to the snowy coastlines of Hokkaido in the north, Japan serves up a smorgasbord of...

The Solomon Islands are a standout for divers seeking an off-the-beaten-path underwater adventure in an uncrowded paradise . This...

Micronesia is a far-flung archipelago of over 600 islands that beckons adventurers with its perfect blend of tropical landscapes,...

It’s no secret that Lembeh Strait is considered a mecca for underwater photographers and macro enthusiasts . Known as the "muck diving...

Established as one of the country’s first marine protected areas back in 1991, Bunaken has well and truly asserted its reputation as one...

Ocean acidification is a pressing environmental issue that has far-reaching implications for marine ecosystems and the communities that...

Offering incredible encounters with manta rays, whale sharks and schools of barracuda (not to mention exceptional muck diving and a ...

Dubbed the “Land of Fire and Ice” , Iceland is slowly emerging as a sought-after destination for intrepid surfers . Its waves were first...

Located off the northeastern tip of Sulawesi in Indonesia , Bangka is a small island that’s slowly earning a reputation as a dive hotspot...

Tucked away in the far-flung reaches of the Bay of Bengal, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a hidden paradise surrounded by the...

With its (frighteningly) cold waters and challenging accessibility , surfing in Norway is not for everyone. But those willing to brave...

Situated over 550 kilometres off the western coast of Costa Rica, Cocos has long captivated the hearts and imaginations of explorers....

While Ghanaians have been riding waves for decades (originally on wooden boards in pursuit of fish), modern surf culture in this West...

Located in the middle of the Sulu Sea, Tubbataha Reefs is a protected marine and bird sanctuary that’s considered one of the best dive...

Suspended in the Atlantic Ocean between Europe and North America, the Azores is an enchanting collection of nine volcanic islands ...