Biodiversity: what is it, and why do we need to protect it?
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen we think of biodiversity, we most often think of large animals such as elephants, whales, rhinoceroses and tigers, but there’s much more to it than that. It also includes insects, micro-organisms, birds, primates and plants. 🧬 What is it, exactly? Biodiversity refers to the diversity of living things. It includes not only the […]
The Ocean: the biological heart of the planet
Reading Time: 5 minutesUnderstanding the biological functions of the ocean Covering more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, the oceans are both the cradle of life and a major player in the global climate, harbouring an incredible biodiversity essential to the ecological balance and survival of many species, including our own. Understanding their role and protecting them is […]
Natural holiday souvenirs: Why you shouldn’t take them home
Reading Time: 6 minutesBringing home a seashell, a polished pebble, or a handful of sand may seem harmless—a small token of a memorable getaway. Yet, when multiplied by the millions of tourists who do the same each year, this seemingly innocent gesture becomes a serious environmental threat. These natural elements aren’t just pretty—they’re part of intricate ecosystems and […]
Coral: Engineer of the Oceans
Reading Time: 9 minutesWhat is coral? Coral is neither a plant nor a rock, but a marine animal belonging to the phylum Cnidaria and the class Anthozoa, like jellyfish and sea anemones. It is composed of thousands of tiny organisms called polyps. Each polyp is a microscopic animal with a mouth surrounded by stinging tentacles that capture plankton […]
Ethical elephant sanctuaries in Thailand
Reading Time: 4 minutesChoosing responsible tourism Thailand attracts thousands of travellers every year, many of them eager to encounter one of the country’s national symbols: the Asian elephant. But behind the postcard-perfect image lies a complex reality—one that straddles the line between ethical sanctuaries and controversial tourist camps. Long exploited for labor and entertainment, elephants have played a […]
The Manta Project
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Manta Project The Sea Cleaners, a NGO, has been created in 2016 by the Franco-Swiss navigator and explorer Yvan Bourgnon. He has been traveling the oceans since the age of 8 with his parents for 4 years, and then competitions arrived. In 2015, while he was in the Bay of Gascogne, he was forced […]
The Falcon of the Desert of the United Arab Emirates
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe origins of the article While I was in the United Arab Emirates, in December 2019, I decided to book a trip in the Desert, in the Dubai Conservation Desert Reserve where I could see the Arabian Oryx but also the peregrine falcon thanks to falconers who explained to us the history and the importance […]
The Arabian Oryx, a vulnerable species
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Arabian Oryx Summary Article’s origin Taxonomy The Arabian Oryx Feeding Reproduction Conservation Conservation of the Arabian oryx in Saudi Arabia and Qatar  The IUCN list The article’s origin I stayed in the United Arab Emirates in December 2019 and I had the chance to see the Arabian Oryx in the Dubai Conservation Desert Reserve. […]