Apr 18th, 2013 at 2:00PM:
The government of Tanzania is urging fishermen to stop hunting dolphins, a report in the Daily News says.
The report says dolphin hunting has become common practice in the Dar es Salaam and Tanga regions. It's often done by "dynamite fishing," in which explosives are chucked into the water to kill all marine life in a large area. Dolphin meat is used to bait sharks, which is what the ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Tanzania Government To Fishermen: 'Stop Catching Dolphins, It Upsets The Tourists'
Apr 18th, 2013 at 2:00PM:
The government of Tanzania is urging fishermen to stop hunting dolphins, a report in the Daily News says.
The report says dolphin hunting has become common practice in the Dar es Salaam and Tanga regions. It's often done by "dynamite fishing," in which explosives are chucked into the water to kill all marine life in a large area. Dolphin meat is used to bait sharks, which is what the ...The Kimchi-ite: Jeju Island, An Escape From The Metropolis
Mar 1st, 2013 at 11:00AM:
In many corners of the world, winter offers nothing but a biting cold that demands we stay indoors until the flowers start to bloom. But with spring stretching its legs, it's time we start to do the same. The best way to mentally prepare for spring and summer is to reminisce about trips from the past and to plan a new travel adventure built around shorts and sandals.
Here in Korea, ...Whatever Happened To The Lake Conway Monster?
Sep 11th, 2012 at 2:00PM: Could a reservoir in Arkansas be the favorite watering hole of a southern Bigfoot? Maybe it once was, but it doesn't seem to be anymore.
When I was a kid in the 1970s, I loved tramping through the woods, and so of course I loved hearing about monsters lurking in the woods. I vaguely remember a rash of sightings of a big, hairy monster in the woods of Arkansas. It had several names, the most ...Mammoth's Tamarack Lodge Offers Discounted Fall Color Package
Sep 1st, 2012 at 8:00AM: Labor Day weekend always seems to mark the unofficial end of summer, even though the season doesn't actually change for another three weeks. But we all know autumn is just around the corner and with it comes cooler temperatures, crisp air and the changing of the leaves.
This year Mammoth's Tamarack Lodge is offering visitors a chance to experience the brilliant colors of fall in the Sierra ...Video Of Dolphins Looks So Good It Doesn't Seem Real
Aug 14th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Mark Peters recently went fishing for tuna off the coast of Santa Cruz in California. He took with him his trusty GoPro video camera and a newly built "torpedo" housing that would allow him to film underwater. Peters hoped to capture some great footage of their catch of the day but instead wound up with some of the most amazing video of dolphins that you could ever hope to see. The images are so ...
Reducing Your Slavery Footprint
Jul 14th, 2012 at 2:00PM: Despite my awareness of sweatshops, I was shocked while flipping through the July issue of Marie Clare on a recent flight, when I came across an article entitled, "What's Your Slavery Footprint?"
According to slaveryfootprint.org, (which is backed by the U.S. State Department), there are up to 27 million slaves worldwide, many of whom work in the mining and agriculture industries. The result? A ...New BBC America cooking show combines travel and adventure
Mar 2nd, 2012 at 12:00PM: It was only a matter of time before all the eating of rats and scorpions on "Survivor" grew tiresome. Perhaps that's why producer Kevin Greene and "Chopped" producer Chachi Senior created a new cooking series for BBC America that combines exotic locales with dodgy outdoor adventures. There's just one little catch: there's no kitchen.
"No Kitchen Required" takes 2008 Food & Wine "Best New ...How to choose a great dude or guest ranch
Jul 19th, 2011 at 10:30AM: Hang on, I need to get something out of the way. "City Slickers." Okay, now that the inevitable has been mentioned, we can move on. Guest ranches--also known as dude ranches--are an excellent choice for a family vacation, regardless of season. Even if it's just two of you, many ranches cater to couples, ensuring you of an active and romantic holiday.
The guest ranch tradition was established in ...VIDEO: Istanbul in 1967
Jun 6th, 2011 at 11:00AM:
As an expat in Istanbul, I enjoy seeing anything Turkey-related, and this vintage video of the former Constantinople is especially fun to see. Narrated by a droll British commentator, you travel over and around Istanbul, checking out some of the big sights such as Hagia Sofia and the Blue Mosque, as well as life on the Bosphorus before the bridges were constructed to provide alternate access ...
Overfishing and the future generation's catch
May 31st, 2011 at 3:00PM: The biggest debate in the ocean world today continues to be, Will we run out of fish, and when?
An intense squabble has been going on for nearly twenty years, since the global catch of seafood peaked in 1994. Predictions since have warned that we've taken 90 percent of the fish from the sea and that by 2050 or so all of the fish we currently know would be gone, that jellyfish will rule the ...Habits and a new path towards sustainable fishing
May 29th, 2011 at 5:00PM: Old habits die hard, especially when it comes to fishermen and their daily catch. With many species of fish around the globe hammered by overfishing, laws are being written and enforced to protect them, which sometimes means convincing indigenous fishermen to alter centuries-old traditions.
But changing fishing patterns that go back multiple generations can be a hard sell when it is the legends ...The future of Japanese fishing
Apr 19th, 2011 at 2:00PM: Given the hammering Japan's fishing towns took thanks to the earthquake/tsunami and the continued leaking of Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant it is legitimate to question the future of fish in the region.
Just like the fishermen in the Gulf after the BP spill, seafood providers across Japan are concerned about an inevitable public relations fall out even if its fish stays available and safe, ...California's proposed shark fin ban stirs up debate over global politics of culinary delicacies
Apr 12th, 2011 at 3:30PM: As a former longtime resident of Berkeley, California, I'm no stranger to the concept of eating-as-political-act. Well, there's a new food ethics issue on the block, kids, and while it may smack of the current, all-too-pervasive epidemic of food elitism, it's really more about ecology, animal welfare, and the politics of eating--especially with regard to travelers, immigrants, and adventurous ...Photo of the day - The Old Man and the Sea
Apr 7th, 2011 at 5:00PM:
Context is a funny thing. If this man were, say, working on his car in Passaic, New Jersey, we wouldn't find him very romantic or interesting. But put him on a boat on the Adriatic Sea in Slovenia and he's now a perfect travel photo subject, thanks to Flickr user SummitVoice1. He makes us sigh and think, "That's the life. Just a man, a simple boat and the open water."
He should still probably ...Eleuthera Island, Bahamas - "Fishing is a Good Life Here"
Mar 29th, 2011 at 10:00AM:
French Leave, Eleuthera -- Under a cloud-studded sunrise at the end of the two-and-a-half-mile long beach I watch a 14-foot plywood boat back into the morning surf. A trio of Bahamian men readies it for a day of spearfishing along the near-reef that parallels the 110-mile long island. One will drive; another will watch and stack fish. The third – a lithe, fair-skinned black man with ...Photo of the day: Rabat, Morocco
Jan 26th, 2011 at 5:00PM:
Traveling isn't just about seeing beautiful sights. It's about experiencing culture. The little day-to-day activities we witness while away from home can be the most touching. This image of boys in the water in Rabat, Morocco transported me a bit. I heard the water splashing, the boys yelling, and the sounds from the street. I stared at the small dot of the man sitting on the rocks in the ...Bowermaster's Adventures: Checking in on the BP spill cleanup
Dec 10th, 2010 at 11:00AM: Reports last week from the beaches of Alabama and Mississippi suggest that the post-BP gusher cleanup continues, with varying degrees of success, and that new oil continues to show up.
Near the Alabama-Florida border, a placed called Perdido (Lost) Key, BP-contracted crews have been sifting sand for more than six months to try and get rid of tar mats buried nearly three feet beneath the sand.
...Yes, you can fish on your cruise
Dec 8th, 2010 at 1:30PM: No, not over the side of the ship.
It might be time to add some new items to your cruise vacation packng list though. Princess Cruises recently announced that fishing would be not only allowed but encouraged on a new Alaska cruisetour option.
"Fishing is such an iconic part of the Alaska experience, that it made sense to offer a special tour especially for those who want to focus their time ...Tourist killed by lions while showering at Zimbabwe fishing camp
Nov 4th, 2010 at 9:00AM: Five lions attacked, and a tourist died. Washing himself at an outdoor shower, Pete Evershed had no idea what was coming. Enjoying a vacation in Zimbabwe, he took advantage of the fishing camp's outdoor shower shortly before dark. It was his last. Evershed was found by other guests who heard his screams – he had sustained serious neck wounds and would later die from a loss of blood.
...10 Great Things To Do In Yellowstone National Park
Sep 22nd, 2010 at 9:00AM: Yellowstone National Park truly is one of the great American destinations, and judging from the fact that it is on pace to break its all time attendance record this year, many of you agree. But for those of you who still haven't made the trip for yourself, here are ten great things to do while you're there:
1. Catch an Old Faithful Eruption
Sure, it may be the most touristy thing to do in all ...
