Drawing on Indigenous knowledge to protect the Great Barrier Reef
Stretching over 2,250 kilometres along the northeast coast of Australia , the Great Barrier Reef is a complex ecosystem that’s home to...
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Marine Conservation
Discover our collection of articles highlighting marine conservation issues and initiatives taking place around the globe
EcoOceanEscapes
- Jul 3
- 6 min
How to support sustainable fisheries and the long-term health of our marine environments
The immense global demand for seafood, combined with advancements in fishing technology, has led to the widespread depletion of fish and...
EcoOceanEscapes
- Jun 7
- 4 min
Everything you need to know about seismic blasting
You might have seen images or read reports about surfers participating in paddle-outs against seismic blasting. But as it’s an issue...
EcoOceanEscapes
- Jun 5
- 7 min
7 innovative solutions for restoring the Great Barrier Reef
It's no secret that the Great Barrier Reef is one of the most magnificent and biodiverse ecosystems on the planet but it has faced...
EcoOceanEscapes
- May 16
- 5 min
Great Pacific Garbage Patch 101
The issue of plastic pollution in the ocean has been a long-standing problem. But it wasn't until the discovery of a massive garbage...
EcoOceanEscapes
- Apr 23
- 3 min
Surfboard carbon footprints and how to reduce your impact
Over the past few decades, the pursuit of low cost, high performance surfboards to meet the demands of a growing number of surfers...
EcoOceanEscapes
- Jan 22
- 5 min
10 lifestyle changes to reduce ocean plastic
For divers and surfers, the ocean is our playground. But it's hard to enjoy it with complete peace of mind with the knowledge that it has...
EcoOceanEscapes
- Jan 17
- 4 min
Neoprene wetsuits: environmental impacts and sustainable alternatives
Providing insulation and protection, wetsuits are an essential item for those who love water activities, particularly in cool-climate...
EcoOceanEscapes
- Jan 5
- 6 min
9 marine conservation organisations to follow in 2024
Our oceans are a life force on this planet, yet they face grave threats that demand action. While governments drag their feet, dedicated...
EcoOceanEscapes
- Jan 3
- 6 min
10 sustainable surf organisations to follow in 2024
As surfers, we get to experience the ocean at its most awe-inspiring but also witness its alarming degradation up close. Once pristine...
EcoOceanEscapes
- Jan 3
- 5 min
How to be a responsible diver
Beneath the waves lies a menagerie of creatures, from colourful nudibranchs to majestic manta rays and inquisitive octopi. Yet many of...
EcoOceanEscapes
- Dec 30, 2023
- 5 min
Microplastics and their impact on our ocean environments
On a macro scale, our marine environments may appear relatively healthy. But lurking amongst the grains of sand and ocean waters is a...
EcoOceanEscapes
- Dec 27, 2023
- 2 min
What is Project AWARE?
Uniting scuba divers worldwide in a bid to protect our oceans, the PADI AWARE Foundation is a nonprofit that champions local...
EcoOceanEscapes
- Dec 26, 2023
- 6 min
What is STOKE certification?
“Stoked” is that exhilarating, almost euphoric feeling that fuels our passion for surf - both being in the ocean and the journey getting...
EcoOceanEscapes
- Dec 26, 2023
- 2 min
What is Green Fins?
Coral reefs are amazingly biodiverse and teeming with life. But as magical as they are, scuba diving and snorkelling can damage these...
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