OCEAN DEFENDER SEA TURTLE CONSRVATION PROGRAM We are thrilled to announce our conservation project for the threatened nesting sea turtles population of Guanico Abajo, on the southern tip of the Azuero Peninsula, Panamá. Beginning in July of 2017, our organization will be enacting our efforts to establish monitoring projects on Olive Ridley sea turtles in order to aid in their …
KUNA YALA EXPEDITION This Ocean Defender expedition takes place the exotic archipelago of San Blas. Located in the Caribbean side of Panama San Blas is home for the mysterious Kuna people. The archipelago consists of 365 islands. You can literally explore one island a day. Our 70 foot custom build Polynesian sailing canoe. On this eight day expedition we will …
“The ocean needs as many ambassadors as possible, especially when they have worked hard to promote the conservation of all of its species…” This was our answer to a comment referring to Cristina Zenato. In November we posted a picture of Cristina in her chain suit and called her our “First Lady” of the sharks, as we always have. This …
Come and explore the virgin jungles and exotic beaches of Escudo de Veraguas and Kusapin on board a 70 foot Polynesian style sailing canoe. This hand made vessel is a replica of a Polynesian voyaging canoe. She has crossed the Atlantic four times and she is now in Panama awaiting to cross to Pacific on her way to Easter Island. …
Do you love dolphins and want to help them in any way you can? Good, you are in the right place. Today we want to give you some tools to becoming not only a Dolphin Defender but a conscious activist. Let’s talk the talk and walk the walk. No more BS. These are the 10 basic rules. Do not eat …
1. Before you jump in the ocean to swim or snorkel, observe it first and make sure the waves are not big. Our currents and waves are very powerful. You could drown or get swept out to sea easily if you don’t know these two. 2. If you are not a good swimmer please use a life jacket when going …
Travel light Pack lightly. Its not a fashion experience its a traveling experience. You’ll have less laundry to wash abroad. Save room for important things like your water toys and gifts. Cameras, mask and fins and suits Shoes take a lot of space so consider that. Always bring your own toiletries and towel. You don’t know if you will …
Hawaiian green sea turtles have been protected under the endangered species act since 1976. Until then, you could actually go to Waikiki and order a turtle meat dish from quite a few restaurants, and local residents were still allowed to harvest turtles and eat them. Turtle meat was consumed and still is consumed in many places of the world, …
There has been a noticeable increase in shark attacks not only here in Hawaii but all around the world and people are in bit of a panic mode. Many are asking themselves if there is ONE specific reason for this but the truth is that there are MANY reasons why this could be happening and we would like to …
Love me, but don’t hurt me with your love: How to behave in the presence of wild dolphins. The movie Blackfish has instigated a quest for the liberation of all captive dolphins and people across the globe have joined for good. The movie makers have done such an amazing job informing and educating the general public about the truth behind …