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Cruise operator Holland America Line has announced a multi-year expansion programme with investment of USD 70 million to enhance its Denali Lodge and Alaska cruisetours to strengthen its wildlife experiences. #IndiaOutbound #IndiaOutboundMagazine Holland America Line Beth Bodensteiner Read here: https://lnkd.in/g2q82KZb

As sailors, we have seen first-hand the diversity and abundance that lives in the ocean. Time and time again we have been humbled by the force of the seas, and in the six decades since North Sails was born, we have had a front seat to many of the human-caused problems plaguing the ocean. Faced with a growing list of problems, what’s a sailor to do first? We have some ideas. For World Oceans Day, we’ve put together a list of actions any sailor or ocean lover can take to ensure healthy seas, with plenty of fish for everyone. How are you celebrating the ocean today and everyday? #LookDeeper #WorldOceansDay Oceana in Europe ifaw Worldrise Fondation Tara Océan North Sails Mădălina Preda

Marine conservation is crucial for the health of our oceans, global ecosystems, and economies. It addresses issues like overfishing, habitat destruction, and climate change. Collaborative efforts, such as marine protected areas and sustainable fishing practices, are essential for preserving marine biodiversity and ensuring future generations inherit vibrant oceans. #ceo #director #leadership #management #marketing #humanresourses

Logistics meets wildlife: 80 tons of hope in the air🦏 ✈️ Did you know that a Boeing B747 recently became the ultimate safari ride? In a groundbreaking conservation effort, 39 white rhinoceroses made the journey from Namibia to Dallas marking the largest rhino translocation project ever. With careful planning and an intricate load design 80 tons of majestic passengers traveled successfully to Dallas by air. Sometimes the best logistics solutions take thinking far outside the box.  #airfreight #humanstandard #logistics #forwarding ASF, creating exceptional human experiences in logistics. Read the American Journal of Transportation article, click below.

The Arabian Leopard – Saudi Arabia’s Endangered Treasure 🐆 The Arabian leopard, a critically endangered species native to the Arabian Peninsula, is one of Saudi Arabia’s most elusive and treasured animals. Once widespread across the region, fewer than 200 Arabian leopards remain in the wild today, largely due to habitat loss and poaching. However, Saudi Arabia is taking significant steps to protect and conserve this majestic creature. As part of Vision 2030, the Royal Commission for AlUla has launched initiatives to reintroduce the Arabian leopard into the wild through breeding programs, habitat restoration, and strict anti-poaching measures. The goal is to create a sustainable population of leopards in the AlUla region, where conservation efforts are integrated with eco-tourism. Visitors to AlUla will soon be able to learn about the Arabian leopard through safari tours, educational programs, and conservation activities, all designed to raise awareness and support for this endangered species. #ArabianLeopard #Conservation #SaudiWildlife #EcoTourism #Vision2030 #SaudiAtHeart #TravelTech

Aloha Hawai’i & United States ‘Ohana! PAPAHĀNAUMOKUĀKEA marine waters are proposed for designation as a NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY. YOUR help is needed with comments for this proposed sanctuary.❗️National public comments are due May 7, 2024. YOU can help: 🪸 Protect endangered keystone marine life like manō (sharks) & unique ecosystems 🌎 Advocate a global model marine sanctuary 🌊 Choose the big boundary alternative 🙌🏽 LINK TO COMMENT regulations.gov Search for docket NOAA-NOS-2021-0114 Click ‘Comment’… Papahānaumokuākea is of great cultural & sacred importance to Native Hawaiians. Papahānaumokuākea is under threat from marine debris, fishing gear, climate change and needs increased protections for its marine waters, ecosystems, wildlife & cultural heritage. NOAA & State of Hawai’i are in process to upgrade this National Marine Monument & World Heritage Site to a National Marine Sanctuary. YOUR comments help Make a Difference! He Wa’a He Moku, He Moku He Wa’a (The canoe is an island, and the island is a canoe) ~~~~~ Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gMRuE5cR OR https://lnkd.in/gTHgjuJ8 ~~~~~ Comments can include request for: - Preferred sanctuary boundary area (maximum sanctuary area alternative 582K square miles) (Alternatives are being considered for area of marine waters to be protected) - Strict Monitoring & Enforcement on marine debris, fishing line, fishing gear to eliminate entanglement of endangered marine life in marine protected area; NO longline fishing - Strict regulations / NO non-commercial fishing, NO sustenance fishing in marine protected area -NO exemptions for marine mining activities -NO submarine activity Mahalo nui 🌺 #Papahānaumokuākea #nationalmarinesanctuary #marineprotectedarea #30x30 #olaikawai #WaterIsLife #MalamaIKeKai

🎣 Discover Our Pilot & Replication Sites!🐟 The Atlantic, North Sea and Channel: Pilot Site in Boulogne-sur-mer, France, coordinated by Nausicaa Centre National de la Mer. The French fishing industry is characterised by a very wide range of activities in terms of species fished and fishing techniques. It is an important sector for the Blue Economy, contributing to the prosperity of coastal areas. As the world's 2nd largest maritime area, along with its overseas territories, France implements strict regulations to protect certain species, particularly large mammals, as in the Bay of Biscay. Its close proximity to the UK has led to a number of questions in the Channel, particularly since Brexit. Commercial and tourist traffic, the extension of marine protected areas, offshore wind farm projects and legislative changes linked to Brexit are all having a direct impact on French fishing. In addition, there is a need to upgrade gear, which has already begun but will require a certain amount of effort over time. Main challenges here are: - The consumption habits of consumers are drawn to the same and well-known species; - Lot of coastal species available but not known from consumers. Read more on our website 👉 https://buff.ly/4fK9KIU #MrGoodFishEU #Nausicaa #HorizonEurope #MissionOcean #Atlantic #NorthSea #Channel

On Sunday 1 December, quotas reset for the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Fishery. The Australian external territory of the Heard Island and McDonald Islands is in the southern Indian Ocean. The islands are among the most remote places on Earth, located about 4,100 kilometres southwest of Perth and 3,850 km southwest of Cape Leeuwin. The islands can be reached only by sea, which from Australia takes about two weeks. Target species in the fishery include the highly prized Patagonian toothfish. Fishing is controlled by strict rules and regulations including a shared total allowable catch between many countries, regulated by the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources. A quota system that limits the amount of fish that boats can take in the fishery, restricts how many boats can fish, and regulates what gear they can use. Additionally, fishing boats must carry a scientific observer at all times. Observers independently record the catch, effort, and biological information of each fishing trip. They take samples from fish, such as the otoliths or ear bones, and use these to determine the age of the fish caught. Observers also record the length, weight and sex of each fish caught during a trip and report on the other wildlife that may be seen, the weather conditions, the composition of commercial catch and bycatch. Exported to United States, Japan, China, and eastern Europe, catch is packed and snap frozen at-sea to guarantee the best quality product for consumers. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gwJAaNzw. #PatagonianToothfish #toothfish #HIMI #IndianOcean #HeardIslandMcDonaldIslands

While you are enjoying the Red Sea in the summer, have you ever thought about how turtles-rich the Red Sea is ? At present there are seven species of marine turtles in the world, five of which can be found in the Egyptian Red Sea! -The green turtle (Chelonia mydas) - The hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata). -The leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) - The loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) -The olive-ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea. According to the IUCN Classification, all these species are listed in the Red List either as: - critically endangered (hawksbill turtles) - endangered (green turtles) - vulnerable (leatherback, loggerhead and olive-ridley turtles). Sea turtles are considered extremely vulnerable to every kind of over-exploitation, and population recovery can take decades. #sea_turltles #green_turtle #Marine #turtle_days #IUCN #Redsea #Red_sea

🌨️ International Snow Leopard Day Protecting the Ghost of the Mountains in Nepal ❄️🐆 Today, we celebrate International Snow Leopard Day, a tribute to one of the most elusive and majestic creatures on Earth—the snow leopard. These magnificent cats, often called the “Ghost of the Mountains,” thrive in some of the world’s harshest landscapes, including the stunning Himalayas of Nepal. Nepal is home to a vital population of snow leopards, making our role in their conservation critical. Thanks to the tireless efforts of local communities, conservation organizations, and the government, Nepal has made significant strides in protecting these iconic predators. By mitigating human-wildlife conflict, promoting ecotourism, and strengthening anti-poaching efforts, we are working to secure a future for snow leopards in the wild. But the journey is far from over. Snow leopards face continued threats from habitat loss, climate change, and illegal wildlife trade. Now more than ever, we need to come together to ensure these animals can roam our mountains for generations to come. Let’s raise awareness and continue to support efforts to protect snow leopards and their fragile ecosystems in Nepal and beyond. Photo Credit : WWF Nepal #InternationalSnowLeopardDay #WildlifeConservation #Nepal #Biodiversity #SnowLeopard #MountainConservation