Ever dreamt of a resort-style paradise that not only captivates with its breathtaking beauty but stands as a beacon for marine conservation? Welcome to the enchanting Ilha do Fogo, a haven born from the transformation of a dream.
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Read in French 🇫🇷 The International SeaKeepers Society (SeaKeepers) is a non-profit organization uniting the yachting community for ocean conservation. They partner with scientists, drive oceanographic research, and promote ocean stewardship awareness. At the heart of their mission is Seabed […]
Lire en français 🇫🇷 At sea, life is different. An idyllic interlude in everyday life, we sail, rocked by the rising sun, passing by coastal landscapes, soaking in that unique atmosphere that can only be found once we leave the […]
Read in French Read in Spanish Read in Italian Posidonia, often mistaken for algae, is actually a marine flowering plant that forms extensive meadows in shallow waters. These seagrass meadows play a crucial role in marine and coastal ecosystems, providing […]
Keeping antifreeze out of our seas
29 March 2023
Read in French Read in Spanish Read in Italian There’s one yearly ritual that we may have overlooked that is actually polluting our waters in a big way: it’s the opening season’s first trip and turning on our engines full […]
An Aquatic Ballet with Sébastien Barrio
15 December 2022
Read in French 🇫🇷 The Octopus presents you an aquatic ballet, captured by wildlife photographer and biologist Sébastien Barrio. An exceptional encounter with mobula rays, an endangered species in the Mediterranean. Enjoy a moment of levitation amongst these sea giants, […]
Why we need to bin our butts
6 September 2022
Did you know that the worlds most littered item and biggest contaminant of our oceans is cigarette butts? They are also made from plastic…
Best anchorages in the Lavezzi
12 August 2022
Read in french After an enjoyable boat trip in the Sporades, the Octopus is now taking you on a journey to the Lavezzi Islands! Located at the South of Corsica gathering of 23 islands and islets, this protected and wild […]
Anchoring best practices with Clean Sailors
16 June 2022
Adopt anchoring best practices with Clean Sailors to protect our marine environments! A few simple tips for a better world.
Peoples of the Sea : The Northen Gannet
27 May 2022
Read in French Following our blog series on marine fauna with The Peoples of the Sea, we present to you today a mythical seabird with an intriguing name, the Northen Gannet. Discover this extraordinary bird and download the seludé sheet […]
Peoples of the Sea : Risso’s Dolphin
30 March 2022
Read in french Present in the Mediterranean sea, Risso’s dolphin owes its name to the Nice pharmacist and naturalist of the same name: Antoine Risso (1777-1845). It is an oceanic species whose seasonal migrations are very little known. They live […]
Read in French Whether by sail or motor, boating is one of the best ways to experience the magic of our waters, waters that hold an abundance of life and are incredibly important to the balance of our global ecosystems. […]