Cannery Row Revisited (RedNova)
By Levy, Sharon New research is reviving interest in the work of Edward F. Ricketts, a maverick marine biologist immortalized in the writings of John Steinbeck, who foresaw the impacts of overfishing in the Pacific more than 75 years ago....more...Your passport, please (Orange County Register)
Air travelers now need the little blue book for trips to Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean....more... Gwyn Topham on people who have disappeared from cruise ships (Guardian Unlimited)
Gwyn Topham: Cruise passengers vanish in sinister circumstances....more... Gwyn Topham on people who have disappeared from cruise ships (Guardian Unlimited)
Gwyn Topham on the cruise passengers who didn't come back....more... Roots In The Water (Seattle Times)
Today, Paul Dorpat begins his second quarter-century writing the weekly "Now and Then" feature for Pacific Northwest magazine. His first contribution was......more... No casinos, no dance floors. Just the journey. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A sea voyage doesn't have to involve you in lots of organized fun and games. Although many travelers -- probably the majority -- enjoy the wealth of recreation and entertainment available on a conventional cruise, as well as socializing with other travelers,... ...more... Safety Tips For Children On Halloween (KHNL News 8 Honolulu)
HONOLULU (KHNL) - You've probably noticed homes are decked out with decorations, and excitement is in the air as we get ready to celebrate Halloween! It's also a time to make sure everyone returns home......more... Watching for whales within windy waters (Moorpark Acorn)
Braving uncharacteristically cold and windy conditions, Jeff and Wyatt James climbed aboard the 64foot catamaran Island Adventure on a recent Saturday morning. Along with about 40 other people, the father and son hoped to catch sight of the Pacific gray whales on their southern migration to the warm waters of Baja California....more... Go to extremes - and save the planet (Daily Telegraph)
Exhibitors at this weekend?s Daily Telegraph Adventure Travel Show include Earthwatch, a charity that enables volunteers to see the world while helping scientists to conserve it. Richard Madden joined one of its projects in arctic Canada, where hazards include hungry polar bears....more... |