All is not just fun in the sun

The purpose of this blog is not only to emphasize and promote islands as a place for fun in the sun but to educate and promote a deeper understanding of the problems that confront us as we seek to preserve and improve these delicate marine environments.


Sadly the world's islands and the surrounding marine ecosystems are under great stress. Our coastal regions and islands are fragile and many are seriously damaged.


In this article, Prof. EDGARDO D. GÓMEZ, a world renowned marine biologist, founder of the Marine Sciences Institute at the Univiersity of Philippines outlines the threats to coral reefs, mangrove swamps and seagrass beds as increasing coastal populations endanger the most productive parts of the oceans.

For an over view read Fragile Coasts then join us now for the adventure of a lifetime.