On the East African coast, near the island of Pemba, there is a unique experience floating. A holiday house in which you will literally dive into the heart of the ocean.
For 212,200 euros (!) couples whose love is deeper than the ocean (and their wallets a little deeper) can spend the night in a private submarine at the bottom of the ocean.
The Surfph-o-morph surfboard collection is the result of a collaboration between the Italian designer Giulia Iacchetti and the designer of Surfer's Den, Francesca A. Fiorentia. The design for surfboards, which will be presented for the first time at this year's Design Week in Milan in mid-April, was found right where their "home" is, in the vast oceans.
While most people turn to the sky and look for answers in space, we forget that only about 5 percent of the world's oceans have been explored so far, which means that there are at least as many unknowns under the sea surface as there are in space, and that about the creatures there we wander in the dark as well as possible creatures, planets and galaxies far, far away. The Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition, a photography competition that has been running for the 50th year, shows us a part of this mysterious and barely explored world.
Photographer Benjamin Von Wong is a fan of underwater photography, and for the past year he has been tackling 'boring' topics such as climate change and wildlife conservation with his photographic projects. With their latest project, Mermaids Hate Plastic, they keep this trend going. This time he tackles plastic pollution. If the previous two subjects were much more grateful for the lens, this time too he managed to create fascinating scenes from seemingly unphotogenic subjects. He employed underwater girls and created a sea out of 10,000 bottles – the amount the average American would consume in a lifetime. The project draws attention to the pressing problem of plastic pollution.
Sun, wind and hydrogen. This is all that the watercraft Energy Observer needs to sail, with which the Frenchmen Jerome Delafosse and Victorien Erussard are going on a six-year journey around the world. Their catamaran, which is a converted racing vessel (a former winner of the Jules Verne Trophy regatta), will be powered by solar and wind power (it is belted with solar panels and wind turbines) and will also be aided by fuel cells.
Well, we have it! A new island. It appeared among the Outer Banks group of islands belonging to North Carolina, USA. And although a sandy island in the Atlantic Ocean looks like paradise, it is not.
The name Benjamin Von Wong is probably familiar to you, because a few months ago the photographer, whose interest is focused on environmental issues, took a series of photos showing e-waste, which has been given a second chance due to its indestructibility. This time, he captured the plastic in the oceans and its terrible effects on the environment.
Summer is the time when you only think of carefree nights at the sea, which include lying in the sun all day and soaking in the sea water. Well, after seeing a human-sized jellyfish, you'll wonder if it's even safe to go into the sea.
Still choosing the perfect destination for your fall vacation? Thermal springs don't tempt you, you don't even want to go to European capitals? Then Zanzibar is the right choice for you, especially if you think of long sandy beaches and warm sun when you think of the word dream vacation.
Fuerteventura, an island in the Atlantic Ocean, is considered the easternmost and second largest of the Canary Islands. It is attractive because of its mild climate, and it is also loved by fans of sports activities, be it surfing or kite-surfing. Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, the best waves or party resorts, Fuerteventura has it all.
The largest South American city, São Paulo, lies on the Piratininga plateau, surrounded by rivers that make their way inland. The culturally mixed city caters to a wide variety of immigrants from all over the world, who color the city streets in Portuguese, Spanish, German, African, Jewish, Arab and Japanese cultural tones.