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Scientists trying to save Coral Triangle (AP)

Reef fish swim among the coral in Kimbe Bay off Papua New Guinea’s New Britain Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007.  Kimbe Bay lies in the “Coral Triangle” heartland of the world’s reef-building coral, in seas surrounded by Indonesia, the Philippines and the Solomon Islands.  With hundreds of species of coral and reef fish, the 9,800-square-kilometer (3,300 square mile) bay is one of the world’s most diverse marine environments.  (AP Photo/David Longstreath)AP - For time beyond memory on this remote bay of neon fish and underwater gardens, people have avoided the "masalai," taboo waters, where a monster octopus might lurk or spirits dwell in coral caves. Now its science that wants no-go zones in Kimbe Bay, and its because of a new fear.




ResortQuest Vacation Rentals Partners with CROW, the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, this Holiday Season
ResortQuest Southwest Florida, offering over 150 vacation rentals on Sanibel and Captiva Islands, partners with The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife support the wildlife of Southwest Florida. (PRWeb Dec 5, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/VGhpci1NYWduLUNvdXAtU3VtbS1UaGlyLVplcm8=

Antarctic rescue after ship hits iceberg
Twenty-four Britons among 154 passengers rescued after cruise ship is holed in waters off South Shetland

France want Faroes postponement
France will ask for Saturdays Euro 2008 qualifier in the Faroe Islands to be postponed after the squads plane was unable to land due to bad weather.

Pacific: Pacific whales tracked by Greenpeace
Islands Business Oct 13 2007 12:29AM GMT

Official: Proposed NY wind farm scrapped (AP)
AP - Long Islands utility company intends to dump plans to build a $700 million wind energy park in the Atlantic Ocean, a top official said.

The Azores: New One Week Packages Starting at $669
This fall Azores Express, a U.S.-based tour operator and member of the SATA Group, is continuing its' air/hotel packages featuring four new hotels to the islands of São Miguel, Terceira, and Faial. The Azores Islands are Europe's closest point to the United States. A 4-hour flight from Boston will transport travelers to this beautiful destination for an affordable price. (PRWeb Aug 24, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/RW1wdC1Ib3JyLUNyYXMtSGFsZi1UaGlyLVplcm8=

Friday Harbor House Announces Arrival of New Executive Chef Thomas Ward
Friday Harbor House, one of the San JuanIslands' premier inns, is proud to announce the appointment of Thomas Ward as executive chef of the Friday Harbor House Restaurant. (PRWeb Aug 15, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/VGhpci1TcXVhLU1hZ24tSGFsZi1UaGlyLVplcm8=

 

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