Thursday, March 28, 2024

Environment

Scientists discover 657 new barrier islands with the help of satellite images

Barrier islands make up 10% of the earth’s continental shorelines, but what are these islands, how are they formed and where exactly can they be found?

A decade ago, a survey carried out identified 1’492 barrier islands worldwide. Recently, an article in the British Daily Mail Online reported on how improved technology has …Read More: Scientists discover 657 new barrier islands with the help of satellite images

Environment

Rare Giraffe Get a New Home Courtesy of Kenyan Private Island

 The sight of eight majestic Rothschild giraffes floating down Lake Baringo caused onlookers to do a double take – these endangered animals were relocated in part thanks to Samatian Island, a stunning eco-lodge on a private island. 

 Samatian Island Lodge, a unique eco-resort situated on a private island in Kenya’s Lake Baringo, was recently …Read More: Rare Giraffes Get a New Home Courtesy of Kenyan Private Island

Development

“Most Beautiful Beach in the World” Found on Seychelles Private Island!

A sprawling 741 acres in size, Frégate Island in the Seychelles is home to an exclusive resort amid a sanctuary for rare wildlife. Now, according to Traveller’s World Magazine readers, it can also claim the title of “Most Beautiful Beach in the World.”

 

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Environment

What Will it Take to Win Isla Palenque’s Island Intern Contest?

When a spectacular private island eco-resort offers the chance to live aboard for a summer as their “island intern”, massive interest is guaranteed. But what will it take to win this experience of a lifetime?

(Image Courtesy of Amble Resorts)

Ambitious bloggers with passion for ecological issues …Read More: What Will it Take to Win Isla Palenque’s Island Intern Contest?