Zoos and aquariums have long been popular destinations for families and animal lovers alike. They offer an opportunity to see animals up close, learn about their behavior and habitat, and contribute to conservation efforts. However, in recent years, there has been growing criticism of these institutions, with many arguing that they are outdated and cruel. In this blog post, we will explore why zoos and aquariums are becoming increasingly controversial and why it is cruel for animals to be caged up instead of in their natural environments. [ Read More ]
Environmental Sustainability
Confessions of a New Vegetarian
Almost a year and a half ago, I stopped eating cows, pigs and chickens. There I said it. It is not socially correct to use those terms instead of beef, pork and, well, chicken, but that is what I spent the entire previous part of my life eating. I can’t be self-righteous about my new change because I ate a hefty amount of those animals in my past. Probably several hundreds of animals if one were counting. [ Read More ]
Learn about Sustainability from These Tech Giants
As we all try to muster through these difficult times in our nation and world, some of the things I am seeing related to environmental sustainability are giving me hope. I have been carefully watching three of the world’s largest technology companies, Apple, Microsoft and Amazon, as they make environmental sustainability commitments and continue to enhance their initiatives. [ Read More ]
Thinking About the Bigger Things in Life Amidst COVID-19
There is a side of me that thinks that COVID-19 is making people think about the bigger, more important things in life. This whole epidemic has been bizarre, scary and depressing. [ Read More ]
Calling All Smart People to Help the Environment
This blog is about environmental hope. We all need step up to the challenge of environmental sustainability and do our parts. While developing my new business, OurPlanet365, these last few months, I was reminded how the environmental space can be immensely intense, stressful and overwhelming. [ Read More ]
GeekWire Calls Gaby Adam a PR and Communications Leader
We were excited by this mention of our other business, OurPlanet365, by GeekWire, the preeminent media outlet for the technology industry in the Pacific Northwest. And we loved that they called By the Sea Communications CEO Gaby Adam a "PR and communications leader." [ Read More ]
Ocean Conferences in 2020
I have always loved oceans. They represent freedom, wild beauty, places beyond. They are also critical to humans in countless ways. As some of you know, I worked in ocean conservation for two years a few years back. It was eye-opening and I am grateful for all the people who shared their knowledge of the oceans with me. I also like technology and have worked in that industry for more than 25 years. So, of course, ocean technology companies have always been of interest, especially ones trying to help sustain our oceans. [ Read More ]
Elite All-Female Anti-Poaching Team in Africa
There is a team of elite all-female rangers in Zimbabwe who are protecting Africa’s ecosystems from poachers, specifically rhino and elephant poachers. They are badass to say the least. So far, these Akashinga rangers have arrested 150 poachers and not a single poacher has been killed. Strong, resilient, amazing women who are not only saving critical wildlife from death, they are demonstrating the immense value of empowering women. [ Read More ]
Fabulous Portugal, Disappointing Airlines
One of many gorgeous beaches near the southwest corner of Portugal. So many people have been asking about my recent Portugal trip, I decided to write about the highlights as well as some travel issues I encountered so you might learn from them. Portugal itself was lovely, but the journey was a lesson in resilience. As someone who has been to more than 40 countries and traveled more than 99.9% of the people I meet, I can say with some authority that customer service levels of the airlines and rental car companies (in this case Icelandair, TAP Air Portugal and Hertz) have gone way down. [ Read More ]
May the Queen Conch Live On
Conch farms in Turks and Caicos. Conch fritters, and conch in numerous other culinary forms, can be bought at almost every restaurant in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Yet they are endangered. How can this be? I recently visited these islands and their stunningly gorgeous beaches to see firsthand what was happening with the coral reefs there. I had been there 10-15 years ago on a SCUBA diving trip and was interested in seeing if the reefs were surviving climate change, tourist bumping and the notorious lionfish infestation of the Caribbean. Instead I stumbled on the queen conch issue. [ Read More ]