The practice of mindfulness can take on many shapes. You can do it while sitting still, walking through nature, or even surfing! Surfing may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of mindfulness, but really, it holds the essence of mindfulness. Like yoga, … [Read more...] about Why surfing is an incredible way to practice mindfulness
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Scientists may have found a new species of octopus 4 miles below the surface
The deepest depths of our oceans are some of the most mysterious places on the planet. Little is known about the expansive seafloor, but scientists are constantly finding out more about bottom dwellers that inhabit this environment. More than four miles under the Indian Ocean, … [Read more...] about Scientists may have found a new species of octopus 4 miles below the surface
Alphabet launches new project to protect our oceans
Alphabet (Google’s parent company) is famous for its ambitious projects, but its latest mission might be the biggest of all: protecting the sea and its aquatic inhabitants. The new project, which is called Tidal, is starting with a camera system that can help fish farmers … [Read more...] about Alphabet launches new project to protect our oceans
How sushi could help stop the sea urchin invasion
If you have to spend the evening alone, eating sushi can be a wonderful remedy to make you feel better. But that’s not the only thing sushi is good for. At a time where sea urchins are rapidly multiplying and destroying vast swaths of kelp forests, sushi could provide the perfect … [Read more...] about How sushi could help stop the sea urchin invasion
This floating rubbish bin is capturing plenty of plastic in Perth
Frustrated by the increasing amount of plastic floating in the surrounding waters, two surf-loving Aussies created a buoyant rubbish bin that sucks litter and debris out of the ocean. The device is about the size of a regular rubbish bin and acts as a vacuum cleaner in the sea, … [Read more...] about This floating rubbish bin is capturing plenty of plastic in Perth